1. Birth & Name
Where was Marilyn Monroe born?
She was born in Los Angeles.
Why didn’t Norma Jean live with her mother all the time?
Because her mother was mentally ill.
Who did Norma Jean marry at the age of 16?
She married Jim Dougherty.
What job did Norma Jean have before becoming famous?
She worked as a paint sprayer.
Why was Marilyn often ill during her later films?
Because she was depressed.
When was Marilyn Monroe born?
She was born on June 1, 1926.
Where did Norma Jean live instead of with her parents?
With friends, in an orphanage, and with foster parents.
How old was her husband when they married?
He was 21.
Who discovered her at the defense plant?
A U.S. Army photographer.
What did she become dependent on?
Sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and alcohol.
What was her real name at birth?
Her real name was Norma Jean Mortenson.
What kind of treatment did she often receive in foster homes?
She was often neglected and abused.
Why did their marriage become unhappy later?
Because Dougherty went overseas.
What change was made to her appearance when she became a model?
Her hair was bleached and restyled.
Who discovered Marilyn’s body?
Her housekeeper.
Which name did her mother use before marriage?
Her mother’s maiden name was Monroe.
Whose friends did Norma Jean live with as a child?
Her mother’s friends.
Who did Marilyn marry in June 1956?
She married Arthur Miller.
Which film gave her critical acclaim after a new contract?
Bus Stop.
When did Marilyn Monroe die?
On August 5, 1962.
Who was often confined to mental institutions?
Her mother was often confined to mental institutions.
Why was her childhood unstable?
Because her mother was often confined to mental institutions.
Which husband wrote a movie especially for her?
Arthur Miller.
Which movie was delayed because of her illness in 1962?
Something’s Got to Give.
What did the police sergeant believe about her death?
He believed she was murdered, not that she committed suicide.