Carlton Cards Marilyn Monroe - Hollywood Marilyn 1999 Christmas Ornament

She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926. She spent her entire childhood in and out of foster homes. When she was 18, she took a job at an airplane factoryy and was discovered by a U.S. Army photographer who was taking publicity shots for the war effort. The photos launched her career: Taking her from model, to starlet, to full-fledger movie star. Her name became Marilyn Monroe and she captivated the world with her beauty; her glamour, and her mystery. Never before nor since has Hollywood seen a star as bright as she was.