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| Voted "Sexiest Woman of the Century" by People Magazine in 1999. Was a direct descendant for US President James Monroe, on her mother's side. Started using the name Marilyn Monroe in 1946, but didn't change it legally until 1956. Interred at Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California. Hugh Hefner owns the burial vault next to her's. Was born a natural brunette. Her first modeling job paid only $5. During the filming of "Niagara", Marilyn was still under contract as a stock actor, thus, she received less salary than her make-up man. The first time she signed an autograph as Marilyn Monroe she had to ask how to spell it. She didn't know where to put the "i" in "Marilyn. When told she was not the star of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Marilyn was quoted saying "Whatever I am, I'm still the blonde." Thought the ride side of her face was her "best" side. She wore glasses. Marilyn Monroe was born at 9:30 AM. |