Model Days
After her first marriage, Marilyn Monroe dropped out of high school and started working as a model. As a classic icon of timeless beauty, it’s no surprise that she experienced early success. By 1946, Marilyn was already on 33 magazine covers!
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She quickly started gaining attention and even being recognized by industry insiders. It was at this time that she decided to pursue acting, and later that year she signed her first movie contract.