Marilyn Monroe’s life remembered on what would be her 100th birthday

Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 100th birthday on June 1, marking a century since the birth of one of cinema’s most enduring legends. From a humble childhood to global stardom, Monroe’s timeless glamour and unforgettable film career continue to captivate generations.

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30 May 2026 at 07:34:12

Marilyn Monroe’s life remembered on what would be her 100th birthday

FILE PHOTO: A flower lays atop the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the late actress Marilyn Monroe in Hollywood August 5, 2012. A memorial service was held in Los Angeles to mark the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death.

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Marilyn Monroe, the platinum blonde film star who became one of Hollywood’s most enduring symbols of glamour, would have turned 100 on Monday (June 1).

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, Monroe rose from a childhood in foster homes to become one of the most recognizable figures in the world.

She is best known for the 1950s films “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” “How to Marry a Millionaire” and “The Seven Year Itch.”

Monroe’s life was marked by high-profile marriages, including to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller.

She died on August 5, 1962 at age 36.

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