Norma Jeane 1926-1962

Courage is a quality that describes well this star who fought an uphill battle since childhood when abandoned by a mother suffering from mental issues, and later having to overcome sexual abuse in several foster homes - then trying to build a career for herself while trapped in an era where sexy women weren't taken seriously. from pin-up girl to leading lady sultry goddess cultural icon and phenomenon movie star sex symbol her public mesmerized a beauty mark red sumptuous lips trademark blonde hair photographed at every angle product of an unstable childhood early scars that never healed deep down just a girl shy and insecure hooked and determined to defy odds and make it big Norma Jeane in over her head in a conniving vicious shark tank fame but at what risk just wanting to be loved but never enough to fill the void the little girl in the skin of a strong woman issues of trust and abandonment not so easily conquered addiction depression and anxiety lurking in the dark Norma Jeane Marilyn Munroe larger than life her name still conjuring a dreamy aura enigmatic her candle in the wind Read on air by invitation ~ September 19, 2020 'MYTHS & LEGENDS' AP: 1st place 2025, 3rd place 2020 Submitted on September 5, 2020 for contest COURAGE sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE - RANKED 3RD