A Woman With Many Identities
Born with the name Norma Jeane Baker, Marilyn was a small-town girl striving to find her place in the glamorous world of Hollywood.
Initially changing her last name to Dougherty, this new identity didn’t bring about the life-changing effects she had hoped for. However, when she finally signed a contract with 20th Century Fox, agents recommended adopting a more alluring name. Monroe, a family name from her mother’s side, was chosen, and in no time, Norma Jeane Baker was no more.
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