Ella Sadowski Ms.Gommermann Honors English 10 23 April 2024 Marilyn Monroe: not just any dumb blonde Marilyn Monroe, often referred to as “the blonde bombshell” by Hollywood, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic blondes in all of American pop culture. Monroe is most widely known for her beauty, charm, and striking blonde hair; but she is so much more than your average “dumb blonde”. Before she was known as Marilyn Monroe, the all-American blonde movie star, she was the brunette, orphaned girl, Norma Jeane Baker. Growing up in Los Angeles, Norma lived a loveless childhood and was in and out of foster homes until she got married at 16. She had a troubled relationship with her abusive mother, who was later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and her absent father whom she never …show more content…
While in New York, Marilyn opened her own production company Marilyn Monroe Productions, with the aspiration to write and produce her own movies to prove to the world that she was more than just a sex symbol and “dumb blonde”. Marilyn wrote, acted in, and produced The Prince and the Showgirl, where the lead character (played by Monroe) was vulnerable on camera, displayed emotion and gave a truly revolutionary performance (Davis). This performance by Monroe highlighted the fact that female actresses could have just as much deep, personal screen presence as their male co-stars. And according to Sarah Churchwell, a professor of American literature at the University of London, “‘The Prince and the Showgirl’ was going to finally demonstrate everything that she had been fighting for a decade, and she was going to get all of that credibility that she wanted.” (Davis). Marilyn Monroe will always be classified as one of the most influential figures of female sexuality, and is one of the most iconic sex symbols of all time. Marilyn’s beauty and onscreen presence took the world by storm and is imprinted on female celebrities. But, Marilyn
Robert F Kennedy had gone to Marilyn's home that day, they had gotten into an argument and sometime after that he left with a partner of Ginancana named Johnny Roselli. He visited her around 10pm, purposely leaving the front door unlocked, letting five hit men enter her house. One crept up behind her and slipped a chloroform-soaked washcloth over her face and gave her an enema of barbiturates and took her to her bathroom. Departing the house when they hear Marilyn's housekeeper come into the house” said Darwin Potter, biographer and travel writer. Police contact and a man named Peter Lawford arrived and stole Marilyn Monroe's little red diary, which she kept all her sexual affair details in, which all made the scene after a while.
The death of Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous, unsolved murders of all time. Her death certificate claims that on the night of August 4th, 1962 Marilyn Monroe killed herself from a drug overdose in her home in Los Angeles, California. Although some might say that the drug overdose is the only possible reason of her passing, other might say that theories such as the CIA killed Marilyn Monroe makes more sense. For example, Marilyn Monroe was allegedly having an affair with both John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert Kennedy. The most common theory supports the idea that “the Kennedys killed her (or had her killed) because they feared she would make public their love affairs and other government secrets she was gathering” (History.com
She was the biggest movie goddess, the prime sex symbol to be alive at her time; Marilyn Monroe was desired by many men, and is still an inspiration to many generations of women. Even after more than fifty years after her death, she still continues to be an unrivaled fashion and movie icon. Even though, Marilyn Monroe is not alive today, she still continues to influence today’s society by defying the typical “model” standard.
It may come as a surprise to some people, but Marilyn Monroe did not start out how it would seem. In fact, Marilyn Monroe was not even her name. Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on June 1st, 1926 as a brunette. Her mother was not married and suffered from mental issues and breakdowns. As a result, Norma lived in a number of foster homes until her moms’ best friend, Grace Mckee, took her in for a little while. Grace set her up to marry James Dougherty at the age of 16 to avoid another orphanage. James, a 21 year old air-craft plant worker, helped her escape her old life, however, she felt like the marriage meant nothing. “She felt as though she had been forced into a loveless marriage with no emotions” (Chuck). Although, she didn’t seem too distraught about this as her modeling career began. In 1945, a photographer took a stunning shot of her on the beach and within months she was a successful model securing dozens of magazine covers. Chuck Leddy states, “photographers loved her because getting good shots was such a breeze” (Leddy). She had that natural glow that made her stand out from all the rest of the models. By the end of 1946, her hair became platinum blonde and her name was changed to Marilyn Monroe. As a teen, she was very average looking, not very popular and too shy to ...
When someone speaks of Marilyn Monroe most people think she was nothing other than a woman who slept her way to the top. Of course she had her faults, but there are a variety of traits to describe her rather than just her sexual appeal. Marilyn was an iconic model, singer and actress who passed away too soon from unknown causes. She became a popular, enthusiastic actress and her films produced over 200 million dollars. Although, many people seen her as scandalous, she was more than that, she faced many troubling situations before her rise to the top only to be defeated by a sudden death.
Also, Marilyn was mostly famous for playing a funny dumb blonde in her movies.{wikipedia.org} Some movies she was famous for are “Some like it hot”,[1959] “Monkey Business”[1952], “How to Marry a Millionaire”[1953] and “Gentlemen prefer Blondes”[1953] .To begin, Marilyn Monroe won a golden globe for playing a role in “Some like it hot” [1959]. Marilyn Monroe won the Golden Globe Henrietta Award for World Film Favorite Female in 1953. {google.com/site/monroetheicon/awards-and-achievements} Marilyn was nominated for the golden globe award for playing the character Sugar Cane in “Some like it hot”. Also, Marilyn Monroe often struggled with depression. {marilyn monroe and her struggle with depression} Many people think she struggled with depression because of her three failed marriages and 2 miscarriages. Joe Dimaggio was one of Marilyn’s husbands. When they divorced in 1954, Marilyn accused him of “mental cruelty”. She also married Arthur Miller, a famous playwright, but sadly their marriage ended in 1961. Which left her in a fragile state. Some people also believe that her depression came from her mother’s illness. She had many Achievements but marilyn monroe still did have many struggles in her
Marilyn Monroe (Monroe) was an image of fashion and beauty in the 20th century. Overcoming a traumatic childhood to become one of the most confident women. Making bold provocative, but, fashionable statements about how women should be confident about their own body image. Without the help of others, she would not have become the person she is known as today. Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress, who has influenced the rest of the world.
Norma Jeane Mortenson, most famously known as, Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1st, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. She was also known as Norma Jeane Baker in her youth. Her mother, Gladys Monroe Baker Mortensen, was a film-cutter at RKO Studios. Norma’s biological father was never identified. Her mother told her that her father looked like movie star, Clark Gable. Throughout Norma’s childhood, she pictured Clark to be her father. Almost immediately after birth, Norma’s mother became mentally ill and abandoned her, forcing her into a series of foster homes. Norma’s foster parents, Ida and Albert Bolender, were very strict and religious. Gladys paid $25 a month for Norma’s foster care. Despite her mother’s frequent visits, Norma didn’t view Gladys as her mother, rather as “the woman with red hair”. While having a rough childhood of almost being smothered to death at age two and raped at age six, Norma’s life only continued to become a living nigh...
The beautiful blond bombshell lands the cover of Family Circle magazine and the following month, is on the cover of Yank magazine during the spring of 1946. During 1947 Monroe starred in Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! and Dangerous Years. Monroe is released from 20th Century Fox during 1948 and signs with Columbia shortly after. While with Columbia, Marilyn stars in one film Ladies Of The Chorus, and then she is released from her contract. Marilyn, not currently signed with anyone is running low on money. She decides to pose nude to supplement her income while she is currently out of work. Shortly after, Marilyn is resigned to 20th Century Fox. Marilyn makes three films during 1950: A Ticket to Tomahawk, The Fireball, All About Eve. Marilyn appears in a number of films after, however they are not memorable (Leaming 156-158). In 1953 Monroe is cast as an unfaithful wife, Rose Loomis in Niagara this is the film that made her a star. The film Niagara contains sexual content that is being campaigned against. The movie contains topics such as impotence, adultery, honeymooners and Monroe sexually singing a song called Kiss. This causes slight uproar with critics from the right-wing Daughters of the American Revolution (Woog 8). Fox however still releases the film but delays the release of the song Kiss. In 1952, Monroe stars in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes co-starring with Jane Russell. Monroe’s
The image has a huge effect in society. A celebrity’s image can characterize, shape and circulate societal myths in Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model. People think her figure and beauty make her become a popular icon and sex symbol in the 1950s. When people talk about the name of Marilyn Monroe, a blonde beautiful sexy female's image will appear in people's minds. What has the beauty standard shown us through Marilyn Monroe in the mid-20th century? Besides the beauty what other things did she need in order for her to be famous at that time? Marilyn Monroe's status as a sex symbol has influenced many artists since her time, even though the beauty standard has been different since then. If we look at the celebrities today, we can find many imitators of Marilyn Monroe: Madonna, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and even Lady Gaga. They do this not only because of marketing and media needs, but also because people today still “worship” the image Monroe created. A half-century has passed since Marilyn Monroe's death, so why is she still relevant today? As time has passed, Marilyn Monroe's image is becoming even more meaningful and valuable. Think about the image she has created, the main point I want to study is: how does a woman who passed away at thirty-six years old, after starring in only a handful of movies, has such on the impact on women, especially young women, in the 21st century? To find the answer of how she has an impact on young women today will also show how some of the young celebrities today became successful.
Marilyn Monroe was more than a blonde, beautiful, and talented actress; she was a bombshell that exploded in feminism and sexuality. After an abusive childhood and a few bottles of hair dye, Monroe found herself in the 1950s Hollywood spotlight during an era of suburbia and housewives. She fought the industry and bred a new type of female standard. Monroe paved the way for the Sexual Revolution of the 1960s and vast future generations of supporters through her ideas on equality, sexuality, and overall feminine strength. Ultimately, she was packed and loaded for the right amount of impact because her legacy lives on to this day. She was just a bombshell that exploded during the wrong era.
Norma Jean, most famously known as Marilyn Monroe was a famous actress in Hollywood that was one of the biggest sex symbols to come by in the 1900’s. Marilyn Monroe did not start out as an actress or one of the world’s biggest sex symbols, she began her career as a model. Monroe began work in a weapons factory in Burbank, California, where she was later discovered by a photographer. She was married to her first husband Jimmy Dougherty who was a marine. Jimmy had been deployed for some time and when he returned in 1946, Monroe had a fruitful career as a model, and she also changed her name from Norma Jean Baker to Marilyn Monroe in preparation for an acting career (Cinnamon,
issues and had threatened suicide before (Bell, 2014). However, while she did suffer from many issues, it was said that around this time she was in good spirits. She had been planning for the future and seemed to be looking forward to it.
Due to her mother suffering from a severe mental illness and the lack of attention from her real father, Marilyn spent many years with an alternate family. “Shortly after birth Norma Jeane (Marilyn Monroe) was sent 16 miles away to foster care” (Peterson online). From the time she was sent away to foster care Marilyn had believed “that her mother did not want her and that she always got in the way” (Woog 7). After years in foster care Marilyn went to live with her mother in 1933. (Woog 8).
Negotiation is an important strategy and plays an indispensable role for people to solve the problem in our lives. It is a good way to make both parties find acceptable solution by each parties use tactics to persuade another party to approve his or her viewpoint. The application of the advanced negotiation skills definitely not only brings success in our daily life but also improve people’s work ability. This essay will show my natural preferences for different types of influence tactics which have been utilized in in-class, the understanding of the negotiation and analyze how to use proper tactics at different situations which are based on the role-play activity in tutorial.