Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Monroe's Mother

It's said that for years, Gladys claimed that Marilyn was her daughter to other people at her hospitals. Of course, no one believed her. Since the two had a strained relationship as well, the daughter never visited to prove Gladys' story was true all along. 

A Character

Many historians referred to Marilyn Monroe as a character, as did Marilyn herself. She often talked about Marilyn as a third person. Those who worked with her recalled being surprised when Monroe would edit a script with a phrase like "Marilyn would never say that."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.