Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

A Cycle

A cycle began to form in regards to Monroe's addiction and her career. She would take on new roles, promote them, and then be too sick to film them, delaying filming for long stretches of time. It eventually got too costly, and the studio had to make a choice. Monroe was valuable, but not enough to cover the costs she caused.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.