Monroe is Still Here

The woman who lives on, with a giant statue that stands twenty-six feet tall and weighs 34,000 pounds in Chicago, Marilyn Monroe will never be forgotten. Even fifty years after her death, Monroe is still one of the most influential and inspiring women ever known. People may not realize the impact that Monroe has on the way the culture of present stars are in this day and era. If you roam the streets of cities that are filled with movie stars, singers, and celebrities, Marilyn Monroe is seen everywhere. Life-sized cutouts of Marilyn in her famous white dress, pictures of her modeling, wigs that replicate her hair, and dresses and clothes that look similar to what she once wore hang in stores all around the country. If Marilyn was not such an important figure in the life of stars and the world today, they would not still be making movies about her, writing books about her, and still trying to investigate her heartbreaking death.

Monroe’s stardom first started when she was recognized by males everywhere. She was absolutely stunning, and dramatic men fell in love with her image. Her beautiful, blonde styled hair and her dramatic curves definitely caught the eyes of men, but it was not just her looks that caught everyone’s attention. There were many other female stars that were physically beautiful too, yet Monroe had something special in her performances that stood out and quickly drew recognition. She had a glowing quality that had a combination of wistfulness, warmth, and desire. She set herself apart from everyone else, yet made them wish to be a part of her; she was shy, yet so vibrant and stunning.

Although men loved her, women were curious about who she really was. Monroe became a sex symbol and with the sex appeal she encompa...

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...rtray the Monroe image, it is not appreciated since no one can embrace how stunning all the qualities of who Monroe really was.

Many actresses try hard to imitate the beauty and compassion that Monroe portrayed and put it into their own image. There are hundreds and even thousands of stars today, and every one of them wants to stand out as much as Marilyn Monroe did back in her day. No one has been able to do this, and that is why Marilyn is still so infamous. With Marilyn Monroe’s kindness, sexuality, and beauty, both men and women noticed her and never forgot her. Today she is still seen as one of the most striking and most famous actresses and stars in history. The presence she brought and the way she performed, where no one could take their eyes off of her, is still remembered today. Marilyn is the woman who will never die and her presence will always be seen.