Happy Birthday, Bombshell: 85 Rare Images of Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe
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Brainy Beauty
In a New York restaurant in 1955, Monroe immerses herself in a book while reclining on a cozy couch. While known for her dumb-blonde roles, she was in fact very well-read.

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