Famous for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, Monroe became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and was emblematic of the era's attitudes towards sexuality.
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She dedicated 1955 to building her company and began studying method acting at the Actors Studio.
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She drew attention with her costume: a beige, skintight dress covered in rhinestones, which made her appear nude.
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On June 7, Fox fired Monroe and sued her for $750,000 in damages.
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She and photographer Bert Stern collaborated for two series of photographs, one a standard fashion editorial and another of her posing nude.
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At 4:25 a.m., they notified the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Marilyn Monroe was later entombed at crypt No. 24 at the Corridor of Memories.
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