Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

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Eventually, in the summer of 1933, Gladys was able to buy a house in Hollywood for her and seven-year-old Norma. The other two children had been kidnapped by Baker and moved to Kentucky, though no one knew at the time. In fact, Norma had no idea she had siblings until she was twelve years old.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.