You probably have used the term, pulling off a Marilyn Monroe thousand times but it was only the gorgeous Marilyn Monroe who could actually look stunning in that picture with her dress flowing with the air beneath. Yes, that's the picture that first rings a bell when you say her name. Born as Norma Jeane Baker on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe would be turning 93 years old this year. This iconic actress starred in some of the biggest hits such as Some Like It Hot, The Misfits, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and so on.

The model, actress, singer is arguably one of the most famous women of the twentieth century. Not many know that before becoming a popular face in the showbiz, Marilyn worked at a local munitions factory in Burbank, California. It was here that a photographer noticed Marilyn as a photogenic face thus began her modelling career.

What better way to celebrate the Hollywood beauty's birthday than to recount some of her most stunning pictures. Marilyn's style was way ahead of its time and even today when you gaze through her pictures, she looks flawlessly in fashion.

Here are some of Marilyn Monroe's most gorgeous photographs:

Who could pull off a bikini like that in the 50s?

Marilyn Monroe's famed old picture.
Marilyn Monroe's famed old picture. (Photo Credits: Twitter)

The Hollywood sign never looked better!

Those gorgeous blonde curls!

photographed by John Vachon on location in Canada during the filming of River of no Return
photographed by John Vachon on location in Canada during the filming of River of no Return. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

The smile that floored the entire world:

Marilyn Monroe clicked in 1953. Marilyn Monroe clicked in 1953. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

The Queen of fashion at her film premiere:

 

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Marilyn Monroe became an iconic figure of Hollywood glamour and fashion and until today is considered to be the epitome of sensuality and beauty. We miss her innocence as a star and well, there's no better way to celebrate her birthday than to catch a few of her amazing performances in Hollywood films or by gazing through some of these beautiful pictures.

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