How did Marilyn Monroe influence?

Question

What was it about Marilyn monroe that influence the rest of us after she died. How did she influence Hair styles? stuff like that... I need a bit of help.

Answer 1

Marilyn Monroe, one of the most recognizable figures in American culture, epitomizes the life of a movie star. Beautiful, talented, young, married to a famous sports figure, rich, everything she could possilby want. However, when we look more closely we also find that Marilyn, formally Norma Jeane Mortenson, was unsure, self-destructive, and had a disabling drug and alcohol problem. There was a hidden side to Marilyn. Her stardom could not make her happy, she was depressed, and eventually she died in an apparent overdose on August 5, 1962.

This story is firmly imbedded in the framework of American society. Very few Americans are unaware of Marilyn Monroe, though many of the younger generation tend to label her as a Madonna look-alike. She is still the epitome of feminine apeal. Her image is sold on post-cards and posters, her movies still sell, her image is seen on television. Her success and untimely death are still analyzed and discussed by fans and members of the Hollywood community. Marilyn seems to exemplify the wonder and tragedy of Hollywood and the entertainment buisness. She had experienced the peak of fame. She was adored by millions, including a President of the United States, and yet she was not happy. Growing older and more depressed, she finally played out that unhappy ending that has become the norm for so many of our idols. Lost at such a young age, she became a legend. What would she have done if she had lived?

This seems to be a major factor in the entertainment industry. The individuals who are remembered the most, and are revered in hundreds of fan clubs and web pages dedicated to their honor, are the tragic hereos and heroines who loose their lives in Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean all taken when they were relatively young. They did not have the oppurtunity to bow out gracefully. They were ripped from our midst and society mourns them all the more.