![]() Marilyn Monroe with her Foster Family(Pinterest) Marilyn Monroe kept a secret diary that was later published Marilyn recalled that she was instructed to pray every night to not end up in hell. Instead, the foster parents’ strict code of conduct emphasised morality, piety, and other religious sentiments. “We are churchgoers, not moviegoers”, she declared. In fact, Ida believed that going to movies was a sinful act that would be punished accordingly after death. There was no occasions of worldly entertainment. The family’s life revolved around the church they went to. Their interactions were aloof and lacked the warmth and comfort needed by the child. The austere couple were devout Christians and raised Marilyn accordingly. Marilyn Monroe as Zelda Zonk(Pinterest) Marilyn Monroe had a brief religious upbringingĪfter her mother put her through foster care, Marilyn Monroe was placed under the care of Albert Wayne and Ida Bolender. She used this alter ego to anonymity after her break-up with Joe DiMaggio who was her husband at the time. The name was used by her for travelling and to book medical appointments. She was successfully able to slip under the radar of the public through this disguise. According to Marilyn, Zelda Zonk’s black wig, sunglasses, and scarf transformed her into a “normal person”. Marilyn had adopted an alias to avoid paparazzi. Playboy 1953 Cover(marilynmonroe) Marilyn Monroe disguised herself as ‘Zelda Zonk’ The pictures were later bought by Hugh Hefner who said they put Playboy on the map. Marilyn was in between jobs in 1949 when Kelley offered her $50 for her pictures. According to the Chicago Tribune, when an interviewer questioned her reasons for posing nude, her clever reply was “I was hungry”. The photos were taken four years before the publication by a young photographer, Tom Kelley. However, unbeknownst to the star, the magazine also featured nude pictures of her inside. In December 1953, the first issue of the iconic Playboy Magazine was published with Marilyn Monroe as its cover girl. Marilyn Monroe's White Dress(wikimedia) Marilyn Monroe Never Posed Nude for Playboy Norma Jean Baker legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe in 1956. And thus, formed the household name, Marilyn Monroe. Furthermore, she believed that she might have been related to President James Monroe but no evidence has been found to confirm her speculation. Marilyn picked “Monroe” because it was her mother’s maiden name. Ben Lyon, Fox Studios Head Talent executive at the time, recommended “Marilyn” as he felt that the starlet resembled the Broadway star, Marilyn Miller. Originally, Marilyn had chosen the stage name “Jean Adair” based on her real name but later changed it. Marilyn’s mother, Gladys Pearl Baker, worked in a film lab as a film cutter and could have possibly named her child after the dazzling silent era star in hopes that her daughter would lead a similar life. Marilyn Monroe’s mother originally named her Norma Jean Baker after the actress Norma Talmadge. Wall art featuring Marilyn Monroe in Istanbul, Turkey (Shutterstock) Marilyn Monroe’s names are a reference to Show Business ![]() In honour of the iconic Hollywood star, here are some lesser known facts that offer insight into her intricate and seemingly glamorous life. However, despite her fame and popularity, Marilyn Monroe remained elusive as ever. She started her career as a model and eventually grew to become a triple threat with her skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Often referred to as the “blonde bombshell”, Marilyn is one of the most famous sex symbols. Jmarks the 97th birth anniversary of the legendary Marilyn Monroe.
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