1. Marilyn Monroe By: Morgan Sentelle

2. Childhood Born in L.A. on June 1, 1926 as Norma Jeane Mortenson to her mother was Gladys Baker. Born in L.A. on June 1, 1926 as Norma Jeane Mortenson to her mother was Gladys Baker. Mother worked in the filming business. Went crazy and sent to an institution in 1935. Mother worked in the filming business. Went crazy and sent to an institution in 1935. Norma Jeane had to go to an orphanage in L.A. She was orphan number 3463. Norma Jeane had to go to an orphanage in L.A. She was orphan number 3463.

3. Growing up… 1938 goes to live with Ana Lower. 1938 goes to live with Ana Lower. 1942 marries Jim Dougherty 1942 marries Jim Dougherty In April of 1944 she got a job at Radio Plane Munitions Factory. In April of 1944 she got a job at Radio Plane Munitions Factory.

4. Becoming Popular First national magazine cover April 26 1946. First national magazine cover April 26 1946. Photographed by David Connover for Yank Magazine in June 1946. Photographed by David Connover for Yank Magazine in June 1946. First interview at 20 th Century Fox with Ben Lyon July First interview at 20 th Century Fox with Ben Lyon July

5. Monroe’s firsts… First Screen Test for 20th Century Fox July 19 1946. First Screen Test for 20th Century Fox July 19 1946. First studio contract with Fox, Norma Jeane changed her name to Marilyn Monroe August 26 1946. First studio contract with Fox, Norma Jeane changed her name to Marilyn Monroe August 26 1946. First mention in a Hollywood gossip column July 29 1946. First mention in a Hollywood gossip column July 29 1946.

6. Big changes… August 2 1946 she applies to Blue Book Modeling Agency. August 2 1946 she applies to Blue Book Modeling Agency. September 13 1946 divorces James Dougherty. September 13 1946 divorces James Dougherty. August 1947 fox contract was not renewed, dropped by Fox. August 1947 fox contract was not renewed, dropped by Fox. February 1948 befriends mogul Joseph M. Schneck. February 1948 befriends mogul Joseph M. Schneck. Signs a contract with Columbia Pictures in March of 1948. Dropped by them in September of the same year. Signs a contract with Columbia Pictures in March of 1948. Dropped by them in September of the same year.

7. New things Signs contract with MGM for role in The Asphalt Jungle in October of 1949. Signs contract with MGM for role in The Asphalt Jungle in October of 1949. January 5 th 1950 starts shooting the film The Fireball. January 5 th 1950 starts shooting the film The Fireball. Lands small part in All About Eve in April 1950. Lands small part in All About Eve in April 1950. Signs a new contract with Fox in December 10 1950. Signs a new contract with Fox in December 10 1950.

8. Presents an Oscar at the Academy Awards ceremony in March of 1951. Presents an Oscar at the Academy Awards ceremony in March of 1951. April 18 1951 starts shooting Love Nest. April 18 1951 starts shooting Love Nest. May 11 1951 six month contract converts to seven year deal. May 11 1951 six month contract converts to seven year deal. March 13 1952 nude calendar story broken to the public. March 13 1952 nude calendar story broken to the public. April 17 1952 gets first life magazine cover. April 17 1952 gets first life magazine cover.

9. September 13 of 1953 first TV appearance in “The Jack Benny Show” September 13 of 1953 first TV appearance in “The Jack Benny Show” December 15 1953 fails to turn up for the first day of shooting on the Girl in the Pink Tights. December 15 1953 fails to turn up for the first day of shooting on the Girl in the Pink Tights. January 4 1954 Fox suspends her. January 4 1954 Fox suspends her. January 14 1954 marries Joe DiMaggio at San Francisco City Hall. January 14 1954 marries Joe DiMaggio at San Francisco City Hall.

10. October 5 1954 officially spearates from joe and October 27 1954 divorce hearing. October 5 1954 officially spearates from joe and October 27 1954 divorce hearing. Granted final divorce October 31 1955. Granted final divorce October 31 1955. June 29 1956 marries Arthur Miller in a civil ceremony and July in a Jewish ceremony. June 29 1956 marries Arthur Miller in a civil ceremony and July in a Jewish ceremony. August 1 1957 becomes pregnant but loses baby. August 1 1957 becomes pregnant but loses baby.

11. Lasts…. August 1962 Mrilyn’s last day alive includes a six hour session with Greenson. August 1962 Mrilyn’s last day alive includes a six hour session with Greenson. Police called her home on August 5 1962. This was her official day of death. Police called her home on August 5 1962. This was her official day of death. Funeral was on August 8 1962 at Westwood Medical Park Cemetery. Funeral was on August 8 1962 at Westwood Medical Park Cemetery. August 28 death certificate was signed. August 28 death certificate was signed.