Celebrating Marilyn Monroe at 100: 26 Fun Facts From A-Z

Marilyn was far more complex than the blond bombshells she portrayed onscreen. Behind the glamour was a driven, thoughtful person who worked incredibly hard to overcome a horrible upbringing and build a career where she would be taken seriously.

Here we celebrate her remarkable life, career, and lasting legacy by going back to basics, A to Z, highlighting fascinating facts, relationships, and defining moments that made her an eternal icon.