“I don't look at myself as a commodity, but I'm sure a lot of people have.”

American actress and icon of the 1950s and 1960s, Monroe’s career spanned film, music, and fashion. She became synonymous with Hollywood glamour and vulnerability, blending star power with a relatable, often fragile persona. Her work—from classic films like *The Seven Year Itch* to her iconic performances—endures as a study in both cultural symbolism and personal complexity.