1. Thinking Cap on

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We'll never know for sure what Marilyn Monroe is thinking about here, but she looks beautiful while she's doing it.

2. At the Beach

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Before society became obsessed with being rail thin, Marilyn had the most coveted body type around.

3. On the Water

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I love the suit! And her happiness makes her all that more lovely, don't you think?

4. The Last Sitting, 1962

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Marilyn had her share of struggles, but she lived pretty well while she was here.

5. Marilyn Monroe and James Dean

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What a perfect pair - even it was mostly in the movies.

6. Big Dress

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What girl wouldn't want to wear this big, fluffy dress? It looks great on her!

7. Curvy Body Type

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Marilyn was curvy, but no one ever said she wasn't gorgeous. That's a great lesson for all of us.

8. Basking in the Sunshine

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Marilyn Monroe probably went through a ton of photo shoots, but this is one my favorites.

9. On the Job

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No matter what else is said about her, Marilyn Monroe was a star on the big screen.

10. Laughter is the Best Medicine

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She may have battled depression, but she could still pull off a smile that lit up a room.

11. Classic White Dress

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Everyone has seen this image, but it never gets old.

12. Wearing Pants

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So many of the photos of Marilyn are taken in dresses, but she sure could rock a pair of pants too.

13. Getting Ready

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Marilyn was a natural beauty so it probably didn't take long for her to be ready for the camera.

14. Vintage Ball Gown

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I wish I had a dress like this one hanging in my closet. Isn't it beautiful?

15. Looking Casual

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Maybe she's taking a break or she's on the set, but she looks like she's thinking hard about something.

16. Normal Clothes

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Here you can see Marilyn wearing a casual and comfy outfit that any woman would love.

17. On the Set of the Misfits

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She looks different with this hairstyle, but gorgeous all the same.

18. All Dressed up

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She's all dressed up. I wonder where she's going.

19. Looks like Barbie

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She looks like a Barbie doll in this picture, don't you think?

20. Provacative

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These types of photos weren't super common during Marilyn's time, but she knew what she was doing.

21. Tree Hugger

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This is a lovely laid back photo of Marilyn Monroe.

22. Looking Young

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She never really looked old, but Marilyn sure looks young in this picture. Must be the braids.

23. In a Potato Sack

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I'm not sure why she's wearing a potato sack, but she does it complete justice.

24. Enjoying Nature

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She sure seems to be enjoying soaking up the sun's rays.

25. Plunging Neckline

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If anyone could pull off this look, Marilyn Monroe can.

26. Time in the Park

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She was probably working, but it's nice to think that Marilyn got some time to spend just for the enjoyment of it.

27. Ballerina Sequence

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She looks lovely in these photos, don't you think? There's that crinoline/dress again...

28. In a Suit

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Even in a suit, Marilyn just oozed womanly appeal. I love the color of the fabric!

29. Looking Stylish

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This look was clearly trendy during Marilyn's time, but I think it could still work today.

30. Little Red Dress

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Every girl needs a great red dress and Marilyn Monroe was no exception.

31. Loose Hair

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She doesn't look as done up in this photo, but that doesn't deter from her jaw dropping looks.

32. Red Lips

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You don't see many photos of Marilyn Monroe without her iconic red lipstick.

What do you love most about Marilyn Monroe? Which of these photos is your favorite?