Marilyn Monroe is certainly one of the greatest legends of all times. Nearly 50 years since she died, the legend of Monroe continues to grow. Marilyn Monroe’s enduring fame helped her to be on Forbes’ list of the top earning dead celebrities. Why is Marilyn Monroe an icon to so many fans who were born after she died?

Rags To Riches
Marilyn lived the classic rags to riches Hollywood miracle. She was impoverished until she was discovered. Yet she became one of the leading Hollywood celebrities of her time.

Attractiveness
Marilyn had a classic beauty. She had a typically rubenesque type shape and youthful personality. Until today Marilyn’s looks are used in ads to push products.

Sensuality
Marilyn’s acting career began with a nude photoshoot which later appeared in Playboy. Sexuality played a role in many of her movies. As an example, her movie “Some Like It Hot” was filled with sexual jokes and humor.

Controversy and Gossip
Controversy and gossip were frequent in Marilyn’s life. Marilyn was briefly married to very famous people including famed baseball giant Joe Dimaggio and playwright Arthur Miller. There are those who say Marilyn even had sexual relationships with Hollywood stars such as Richard Burton and Frank Sinatra. What is certain is that Marilyn’s lovers were some of the best known leading men of Hollywood.

Political intrigue
Power and romance make legends and Marilyn’s life included this as well. Monroe had romances with two of the most powerful men of her day, the Kennedy Brothers. Her connection to these well known political figures helped to solidify her fame and her status as a legend.

Mystery Shrouded Demise
Homicide or Suicide? The answer will forever remain a mystery. Some say Marilyn’s personal physician played a role, others suggest there were mafia hit men and and perhaps the CIA. Her sudden and mysterious passing helps to make Marilyn’s story one of the most talked about of all time.

These are just some of the reasons that the legend of Marilyn Monroe will probably be known for many generations to come. If you have never seen a Marilyn Monroe movie, make some popcorn, get cozy in your footed pajamas and watch “Some Like It Hot” one of Marilyn’s best known movies.