Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Helena Drive

Monroe moved back to California after her divorce from Miller. She bought a home at 12305 5th Helena Drive in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The couple had gotten what is known as a "Mexican divorce" which is a legal separation done in Mexico, where the case is moved along quicker.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.