Marilyn Monroe’s mother tried to kidnap her as a child Due to Monroe’s mother’s mental health, Baker placed Monroe in the care of Ida and Wayne Bolender.

Infant Norma Jean, 1930 A portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jean Mortenson as a young child, playing on a beach in a striped bathing suit.

Marilyn Monroe In Front Of Fireplace, 1955 A portrait of Marilyn Monroe holding a white carnation while lying on her stomach wearing a red evening dress, long black gloves, and black high heels.

Marilyn Monroe Singing “Happy Birthday” to JFK, 1962 Actress Marilyn Monroe sings “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, for his upcoming 45th birthday.

Marilyn Monroe Filming “The Seven Year Itch,” 1954 Marilyn Monroe in one of her most famous scenes with actor Tom Ewell in a scene from the movie Seven-Year Itch.