Marilyn Monroe, (1) ______ was one of the world's most famous film stars, was born in 1926. Marilyn, (2) ______ whose real name was Norma Jean Baker, had a miserable childhood. She grew in Los Angeles, (3) ______ she spent most of her early years in foster homes. That's (4) ______ she still felt lonely even when she became famous. She worked as a model and also played minor roles in various films before making "Niagara", the film (5) ______ made her popular. In 1954 she married Joe di Maggio, with (6) ______ she entertained American troops fighting in Korea. She went on to make many films, some of (7) ______ were very successful as "Some Like it Hot", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Bus Stop". Her film career ended tragically in 1962. (8) ______ she died at the age of thirty six.