Watch Marilyn Monroe - 20th Century Icon

Born Norma Jean Baker, Marilyn Monroe was an illegitimate child of poverty, neglect and abuse, Despite her 'underdog' background, she went on to become a Hollywood legend and an iconic figure worldwide. She suffered from failed marriages, miscarriages and deep insecurity. On August 4, 1962 she met an untimely death at the age of just 36. This is the story of a truly timeless legend.