Marilyn Monroe was the ’50s biggest sex symbol
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Marilyn Monroe was undeniably the biggest sex symbol of the 1950s. The actress was known for her curvy figure and bleach blonde hair. Even today, long after her death, Monroe is an American icon. The actress even launched her career with her patented brand of Hollywood drama – she divorced her husband Jim Daugherty, who she married as a teenager, the same year she signed her contract. Then, she bleached her hair and adopted her famous stage name.
In 1950, Monroe received critical acclaim for her supporting role in The Asphalt Jungle. She eventually nabbed leading roles in Niagara (1953) and There’s No Business Like Show Business (1955). Though her sexy hourglass figure set her apart from other stars of the generation, her success was cut short because of tragedy.
