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Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: 'Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.' - What the Hollywood icon meant about dreams, loneliness and hidden emotions

Marilyn Monroe's quote shows the difference between her public image and her real feelings. Behind her glamorous appearance, she was simply a woman with normal hopes and needs. Her journey from Norma Jeane Mortenson to a Hollywood star was not easy. While fame made her famous around the world, it also left her feeling lonely and isolated. Read on!