Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe was one of the most iconic actresses and models of the 20th century, known for her captivating beauty and charm on and off the screen. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, she endured a tumultuous childhood marked by abandonment, abuse, and frequent moves between foster homes and orphanages. Despite her difficult upbringing, Monroe showed a natural talent for acting and modeling from a young age. She began her career as a pin-up model in the late 1940s, and soon caught the attention of Hollywood executives who recognized her potential as a movie star. In 1950, she signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and began appearing in small film roles. Over the course of the 1950s, Monroe's career skyrocketed as she starred in a series of hit movies, including "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), "The Seven Year Itch" (1955), and "Some Like It Hot" (1959). Her performances earned critical acclaim and she became a beloved cultural icon, renowned for her sultry voice, impeccable comedic timing, and timeless beauty. Beyond her accomplishments on screen, Monroe also used her platform to advocate for important causes, including civil rights and women's rights. She was a vocal supporter of the NAACP and worked tirelessly to end racial discrimination in Hollywood. Additionally, she spoke out about her own experiences with sexual harassment and abuse, helping to raise awareness about these issues long before they entered the public discourse. Although Monroe's life was cut tragically short when she died of a drug overdose in 1962 at the age of 36, her legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day. See The Wonderful Marilyn Monroe. Her films and photographs remain timeless classics, and her enduring influence on fashion, beauty, and popular culture is a testament to her enduring impact.

Lauren Bacall of New York, New York County, New York United States was born on September 16, 1924 in The Bronx, Bronx County to Wulf William Perske and Natalie Alberta Goldberg. She married Humphrey DeForest Bogart on May 21, 1946 in New York City, New York County, NY, and they were married until Humphrey's death on January 14, 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. They had children Stephen Humphrey Bogart and Leslie Howard Schiffmann. She would also marry Jason Nelson Robards Jr. on July 4, 1961 in New York City, New York County, NY and they later divorced on January 14, 1957 in New York City. They had a child Samuel Prideaux Robards. Lauren Bacall died at age 89 years old on August 12, 2014 at The Dakota in New York, New York County, NY, and was buried on August 16, 2014 in New York.