

1926-1962
1950s Hollywood’s shimmering star
“Have you ever heard a singer light up a whole room with just one breath? That’s exactly what happened when Marilyn Monroe sang ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ in 1962!”
Marilyn Monroe was a movie star from the 1950s. She started life as Norma Jeane Baker but found her sparkle in Hollywood. Today, we’ll focus on how she became the world’s first true pop–culture icon.
In just ten years, Marilyn starred in over 30 films like ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and ‘Some Like It Hot.’ Her happy smile, playful voice, and confident walk made her famous around the world.
Her real superpower? Turning Hollywood dreams into real magic. She showed everyone that a bright personality can change the world of movies forever.
Today, when people think of movie stars, they remember Marilyn’s sparkle, her kindness, and her courage. She taught us to shine our own light, on screen and off.