The Influence Of My Role Model: Marilyn Monroe

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Role models are people you look up to or even admire. A role model can be someone who has made a difference in your life. Role models could do or done great things. Role models could also have played an important role in your life.my role model is Marilyn Monroe. What has my role model done? Marilyn was and actress and a model. When I was young I always wanted to be an actress and a model I would play dress up and to photo shoots. She inspired me to follow what I believe in and never except anything less than what I deserve. When I graduate I plan to become a great actress like she was. How has your role model made a difference in your life? Marilyn had a rough childhood much like mine we were both in and out of homes. Our dads left when

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