Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

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Though she loved the media attention, her husband did not. Joe DiMaggio was not impressed. In fact, he was livid. According to reports of his character, the husband was possessive and jealous. Marrying a world-famous sex symbol was not the best match for his personality. They were only married for nine months.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.