Comparison: The Life And Legacy Of Marilyn Monroe

On June 1st, 1926, a foster child who would later become a significant icon throughout the United States, was born. Although Marilyn Monroe had a very difficult childhood, she was able to overcome it and start her career. She started at nothing and still reach stardom in Hollywood. Monroe passed away at the age of 36, but she is still considered a very admirable idol. The life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe had a huge impact on both Hollywood and women empowerment. Norma Jean Mortenson also known as Marilyn Monroe, barely survived her traumatic childhood. She never knew her father, and her mother was placed in a mental institution and was considered insane. "As an adult, Monroe would maintain that one of her earliest memories was of her mother trying to smother her in her crib with a pillow" ("Marilyn Monroe Biography"). Monroe stayed in many foster homes after that experience; just when you think that her life could've gotten any worst, she was sexually assaulted at the age of eleven. When she was 16 she married Jimmy Dougherty so she could stay away from her life as a foster child. Despite her morbid childhood, Monroe was still able to overcome her challenges and begin a career. …show more content…
By 1946 she had become a model, dyed her hair, and changed her name to "Marilyn Monroe". Her acting career took off, but she grew tired of her stereotypical roles; she started her own company called Marilyn Monroe Productions. "My fight with the studio is not about money. It's about human rights. I am tired of being known as the girl with the shape. I am going to show that I am capable of deeper acting." -Marilyn Monroe. This showed that she was not afraid to voice her opinion and inspired millions of women to become cognizant of their rights and