Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, two very beautiful, talented women who are icons to many people today. These two women had accomplished many dreams in their lifetime, but not the same way. Marilyn Monroe was known more for her beauty and scandals, while Audrey Hepburn was known more for being a fabulous actress and giving back to communities all around the country. Her beauty just adds to why many people see her as an icon. Money and fame was never handed to these women. Both, surprisingly came from rough childhoods. Marilyn Monroe born as Norma Jene Mortenson, grew up in foster care and orphanages. She married at a young age to Jimmy Doughnerty, so she could leave foster care and her childhood behind to start her dreams. As for Audrey Hepburn she was born in
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Marilyn Monroe was not seen as serious and was always given the “dumb blonde” roles, her blonde hair and beautiful figure fit this role perfectly. Even though she did not these roles, the world loved her. She married her second husband, the baseball star, Joe Dimaggio. This lasted a short nine months because of her “inappropriate” behavior. She married for the third time to Arthur Miller in 1956, during this time JFK was in office and had Marilyn Monroe as his mistress for the whole six years he was in office. This is one of the biggest scandals in office history! Audrey Hepburns’ career flourished and later was nominated for four academy awards. Her new goal after having her first child was to become a philanthropist. Traveling all over the world and helping children throughout the country. She was diagnosed with colon cancer and died in 1993. She did not live long enough to see she would receive an academy award for humanization. These women accomplished many things in their lifetime including achieving their dreams. Some people choose to take the wild road, while others decide to travel off road and help the
Marilyn Monroe was not seen as serious and was always given the “dumb blonde” roles, her blonde hair and beautiful figure fit this role perfectly. Even though she did not these roles, the world loved her. She married her second husband, the baseball star, Joe Dimaggio. This lasted a short nine months because of her “inappropriate” behavior. She married for the third time to Arthur Miller in 1956, during this time JFK was in office and had Marilyn Monroe as his mistress for the whole six years he was in office. This is one of the biggest scandals in office history! Audrey Hepburns’ career flourished and later was nominated for four academy awards. Her new goal after having her first child was to become a philanthropist. Traveling all over the world and helping children throughout the country. She was diagnosed with colon cancer and died in 1993. She did not live long enough to see she would receive an academy award for humanization. These women accomplished many things in their lifetime including achieving their dreams. Some people choose to take the wild road, while others decide to travel off road and help the