Marilyn Monroe — a name familiar to all. One of Hollywood’s enduring icons and a timeless beauty, Marilyn Monroe captured the hearts of her contemporaries and continues to enchant audiences today. Nevertheless, her journey was far from a constant stream of glamour and glitz. Born as Norma Jean Baker in a small town to a single mother, her early years were marked by hardship. Gladys, her mother, struggling with mental health issues, found caring for Marilyn overwhelming, eventually leading to her institutionalization and Marilyn’s placement in foster care. As she matured, Marilyn learned to rely on her own resourcefulness, eventually enlisting in the army during World War II, where she contributed to drone assembly. During this time, a photographer’s discovery changed the course of her life…