QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Classic Hollywood Actresses?

Her real name is Norma Jean Mortenson.

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Retry Correct Incorrect When she broke into acting, 20th Century-Fox executive Ben Lyon chose the name Marilyn after Broadway star Marilyn Miller. Monroe got her new last name from her mother’s maiden name.
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Her real name is Norma Jean Mortenson.

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