On June 1st, 1926, Norma Jean Mortensen was born to a single mother struggling with mental illness. No one could predict that little Norma Jean would go on to become one of the most famous actresses of all time, Marilyn Monroe. This week, Marc and Cassie discuss Marilyn's unhappy childhood and her climb to stardom.

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Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming

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