Marilyn Monrore is a name that symbolises elegance, class and fashion. Known also as the 'Blonde Bombshell,' Marilyn was the most desirable woman of her time. She was Playboy's first 'Sweetheart of the Month'. Contrary to her sex symbol image on screen, Monrore was intellectually bright off-screen. And that is why, despite a troubled childhood, Marilyn sailed through all the hard times and made the best of life. She is today an inspiration for many women to fight hardships, live on one’s own terms and look absolutely fabulous throughout. On her birth anniversary, we list down five of the sassiest things Monroe had said.

"To all the girls that think you're fat because you're not a size zero you're the beautiful one it's society who's ugly."
- Marilyn Monroe
"I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it."
- Marilyn Monroe
"If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything."
- Marilyn Monroe
"A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none."
- Marilyn Monroe
"A girl doesn't need anyone who doesn't need her."
- Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monrore was an orphan and had spent most of her time in foster homes. In her later life, she struggled with substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. She had three marriages and her private life was publically scrutinized. There was a time in her career when she was typecast and underpaid. But the diva never gave up. She fought through it all and made sure people remembered her forever, for the stunning woman that she was.

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