Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Sick, Not Sober

Monroe was getting sicker every second. She had significant gallstones disrupting her performance, and her addiction to drugs was increasingly severe. While under the influence of barbiturates, Monroe would fall asleep, and her makeup artists would doll her up while she was passed out. A week of filming was halted so Monroe could detox.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.