Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Her next gig was in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, in which Monroe played the comical "dumb blonde". She and actress and Jane Russell played two gold-digging showgirls. The film was a massive blockbuster success, one of the biggest of the year. It also showcased Monroe's voice with her iconic performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.