Marilyn Monroe would be 85

Norma Jean Mortenson was born 85 years ago, on June 1, 1926. Raised as Norma Jean Baker, she became known as Marilyn Monroe, a model and actress and the most-famous sex goddess of all time. Here's a publicity shot, circa 1948. Another iconic American actor was born the same day. There's a picture of him at the end of this gallery.
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