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Marie-Juliette Olga Boulanger, better known as Lili Boulanger, was sister to Nadia Boulanger who is regard as one of the most influential pedagogues of the 20th century. Though Lili Boulanger's impact on the musical world maybe not have been as numerous as her sister's, it was not due to lack of talent but time: most of her life she lived with poor health and died at the age of 25 in 1918. In the short time she was alive, she became the first woman to receive the coveted Prix de Rome in 1913 for…

Needless to say, Marilyn Monroe was one of the most glamorous women in the world. I have watched many films that she acted. She was so beautiful with the telling eyes, the attractive lips, and the perfect body. I am eager to know whether or not she was as beautiful in real life as she was in films. Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous actresses in the twentieth century. Not only known for the beauty, she is also known for her acting skills. She acted naturally, and professionally. If I met…

Marilyn Monroe is dead. (Dramatic pause) I am Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting teacher. I'm delivering this speech because she had no close family whatsoever. Only me. (Gesture to myself) Although my Marilyn had the "perfect life" (hand motions for quotations), it drove her to the extremities of ending it. Her lifeless body was found face-down in her bed on Sunday, August 5, 1962. Monroe had her telephone in one hand, and sleeping pills placed around her body. Marilyn had…

Norma Jeane Mortensen, also known as Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. In the beginning Marilyn had a rough start at life. She didn’t know her father, and her mother Glady Pearl Bakers developed psychiatric problems and was placed in an institution. Monroe spent a lot of her time in foster care and in an orphanage. In 1937, Doc and Grace Goddard took care of Monroe for only a few years. At seven years old Marilyn was placed back in a foster home where she had…

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model., Marilyn was famous for playing a “dumb blonde” characters in T.V shows and movies. Maryland died in 1962 and half a century later she is still a loved and inspirational icon. On the 15th of September 1954, a photographer named Sam Shae shot a worldwide known famous photo on Marilyn Monroe when her skirt flew up it was known as the “flying skit” photo. Sam idea was to use a picture from the movie theatre scene as a logo to promote an oncoming…

How has Scarlett Johansson’s family and friends shaped her and her acting career today? Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for being wise beyond her years. She has starred in many movies and has a few songs of her own. She was very determined as a child and had her dreams set. Growing up with her siblings, her mother by her side, and her immense determination has shaped who she is today. (“AceShowbiz”, “ScarlettJohanson.org”, “People.com”)…

Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1st, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Growing up as a child, life was difficult for her and her family. Not knowing who her father was, it was very crucial for her to have no father-figure growing up. Monroe’s mother, Gladys, also had psychiatric problems and eventually had to go to a mental institution. Monroe was then sent off to orphanages and passed off from foster home to foster home. But in 1937, a family friend and husband took…

The Unknown Death of Marilyn Monroe On August 5, 1962 was a terrible day for many, it was the day Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress, model and singer died from an overdose of barbiturate pills. Marilyn was found dead in her Los Angeles home with the door locked and pills scattered all over the room with pill bottles surrounding her.The death of Marilyn left many heartbroken and curious on how she really died. Many rumors suggest Robert Kennedy killed Marilyn Monroe because of their alleged…

When you see a beautiful girl that became famous you would believe she had an easy life or she became famous because of her looks but it wasn’t that easy for Norma Mortensen. Her childhood wasn’t the best. She eventually became an actress. She died of a barbiturates overdose. She had a very difficult childhood but she didn’t let that get in the way of her success. Marilyn Monroe was born June 1st, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Her mother was a film cutter at RKO studios who,…

Marilyn Monroe. Americas hottest heartthrob of the 1950’s. A sex icon who was considered a bubbly blonde who personified sexy innocence. Marilyn, born Norma Jean Mortenton on June 1st, 1926, had a life of unexpectancy.She started her career as a pinup model at the age of 19. Who, by then, already been married for three years. Her reason to fame wasn't necessarily that she was a model, or an actress, or even a singer, but because of her tragic flaws. Marilyn's tragic flaw was a complete and utter…