This is an irreverent yet poignant 10,000-word glimpse into the remarkable journey of Marilyn Monroe, from her childhood as Norma Jeane languishing in the foster system to her meteoric rise and untimely death as Hollywood's most legendary blonde bombshell. With empathy and wit, the piece traces the magic, tragedy, scandals, and enduring mystique behind both the woman and myth of Marilyn Monroe - one of fame's most incandescent yet cautionary tales.