Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Sex Symbol

Monroe was at a standstill. Men saw her as a sex symbol, while women empathized with her struggle. However, neither group was seeing her as a serious actor. She wanted to show off the skills she had been working on and demonstrate her acting range. She even took mime classes to learn facial expressions better.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.