Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Norma and Conover

Conover was sent to Norma's factory to shoot pictures of female workers in hopes that it would boost morale. Norma Jean took many photos with the photographer though none were used. In January of 1945, she quit her job at the factory and began to model full time for Conover and his friends, thus starting her career.

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