Marilyn Monroe: Beauty is Pain

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, raised in Los Angeles, better known as Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn reached the height of fame in Hollywood, fitting the world of stardom perfectly, evolving into an icon, leaving behind the troubled world that Norma Jeane had once lived in. Her undeniable sex appeal and star quality still has as much influence today as it did then, and her image can still be seen in major cities around the world.