Meet Marilyn Monroe’s mom, a complicated woman born in Mexico
05.08.2022 - 20:53
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Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 96th birthday this year. This August 5th marks the 60th anniversary of her death and Monroe remains as important as ever, a Hollywood icon that’s just as mysterious and alluring as she was when she first appeared onscreen.
Part of Monroe’s mythology lies in what’s tragic and unknown about her. While much has been said about her troubled childhood, a lot of people don’t know that her mother, Gladys Pearl Baker, was born in Mexico.Marilyn Monroe's signature style: 20 looks that made her a fashion iconHOLA! Archives: Gwyneth Paltrow channeled Marilyn Monroe in 2014 and it’s worth rememberingGladys Pearl Baker was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila and was an impactful figure in Monroe’s life.
Monroe (born Norma Jean Baker) had a tough childhood, living in different foster homes due to her mother’s inability to care for her. Gladys was first married to Jack Baker, who walked out on her with their two children, and later married Martin Edward Mortenson, who was Monroe’s father and disappeared a few months after their marriage.
All of this turmoil resulted in Gladys leaving Monroe in the care of a religious family, who she felt was better equipped to care for her daughter. Gladys and Monroe lived together briefly during the actress’ adolescence near Hollywood Boulevard, a moment that was pivotal for fostering Monroe’s passion for acting and her later involvement in the film industry.
At some point after, Gladys was interned in a mental hospital, where she lived until her death in 1984.Monroe’s childhood and life is the stuff of Gothic stories, filled with tales of abuse, suffering and plenty of conspiracy theories that have captivated the American public for years. While some films have
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