Mariusn Monroe, a woman whose name was synonymous with Hollywood beauty, had a daring side ("About Marilyn Monroe"). It wasn't just her looks that made her popular, but also the way she held her own in situations. Several decades after her death in 1962, at the age of 36, Marilyn Monroe's reputation and popularity have never wavered. Marilyn Monroe, a beautiful yet confident woman, made a bold statement with her sex appeal and fashion about how women should be confident in their own bodies and not be seen as mere child bearers. Marilyn Monroe began her career with twenty-nine films. in all, twenty-four of which were made in the first eight years of her career (“About Marilyn Monroe”). She was a hard worker and once she set her mind to something, she achieved it. Most of his works, whether; music, photography, filmmaking or film production were considered "classic" pop culture since this time (BILLEN, ANDREW). "People say she looked out her bedroom window at the big RKO studio sign and thought, 'My mother worked there, one day I'd like to be a star there' ("50 years later, Marilyn Monroe influences always fashion and beauty"). Marilyn got her talent from a film enthusiast, her mother Glady Mortensen, whom she considered a role model ("American National Biography Online: Monroe, Marilyn"). With her perfect complexion, dazzling smile and big blue/gray eyes, many people knew she was a star from birth (“50 years later, Marilyn Monroe still influences fashion and beauty”). Grace Mckee, the woman who took care of Marilyn when her mother was no longer able, told her: “Don't worry Norma Jean. You will be a beautiful girl when you grow up... an important...... middle of paper...... ears later, Marilyn Monroe still influences fashion and beauty. NewsOk.com. Np, and Web. April 16, 2014 “About Marilyn Monroe.” About Marilyn Monroe. Np, and Web. April 20, 2014. “American National Biography Online: Monroe, Marilyn.” American National Biography Online: Monroe, Marilyn. Np, and Web. April 16, 2014.BILLEN, ANDREW. "Autopsy." New Statesman [1996] June 19, 2000: 47. Popular Culture Collection. Internet. April 14, 2014. “Marilyn Monroe.” Marilyn Monroe. Np, and Web. April 16, 2014. “Marilyn Monroe rhinestone earrings sell at auction for $185 billion. » New York Daily News. Np, and Web. April 16, 2014. Scotti, Angels. The daily beast. Newsweek/Daily Beast, and Web. April 15, 2014. “Marilyn Monroe by William Travilla.” Marilyn Monroe by William Workilla. Np, and Web. April 28. 2014. .