Which of These Famous Marilyn Monroe Quotes Are Actually Fakes?
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An actress, a model, a singer, an icon. Marilyn Monroe was more than just the original movie star, she’s a pop culture queen whose performances, style, and enigmatic charm have stood the test of time. From her origins as the girl next door Norma Jeane Baker to her reinvention as the blonde bombsheShow More
An actress, a model, a singer, an icon. Marilyn Monroe was more than just the original movie star, she’s a pop culture queen whose performances, style, and enigmatic charm have stood the test of time. From her origins as the girl next door Norma Jeane Baker to her reinvention as the blonde bombshell that graced silver screens and won countless hearts, Monroe has long fascinated audiences — and practically invented the role of a modern celebrity.
A timeless figure of Hollywood royalty, and a Hollywood Starlet, today Monroe is celebrated for everything from her beauty to her outfits to the dry quips she shared with the press during her career. But while Marilyn was known for her edgy wit and a sharp tongue, so many of the quotes attributed to the starlet weren’t things she actually said.
From Pinterest boards to Instagram captions, the internet is full of phrases and sayings incorrectly credited to Monroe. Can you tell which of these quotes Marilyn Monroe actually said? Let’s find out!
Which of these famous quotes on love was said by Ms. Monroe?
- A girl doesn’t need anyone who doesn’t need her.
- Men are climbing to the moon, but they don’t seem interested in the beating human heart
- It’s better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you’re not
- I’m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.
- Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.
Who said this? "Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt, and bewildered."
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Which one of these is Marilyn’s real opinion on Hollywood?
- In Hollywood, the women are all peaches. It makes one long for an apple occasionally.
- Any actress who appears in public without being well-groomed is digging her own grave.
- In Hollywood, no one knows anything.
- Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.
- Most of the successful people in Hollywood are failures as human beings.
True or false: Marilyn said "Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground."
- True
- False
What did Marilyn say about shoes?
- Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.
- I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.
- It doesn’t matter how great your shoes are if you don’t accomplish anything in them.
- A woman can be sexy, charming, witty or shy with her shoes.
Who said this? "Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."
Which wise words did Marilyn share on being a woman?
- A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.
- Well-behaved women rarely make history.
- I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it.
- A wise girl kisses but doesn’t love, listens but doesn’t believe, and leaves before she is left.
Did Marilyn say "Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about."
- Yes
- No
Which of piece of advice on letting loose is a Marilyn original?
- If you go around being afraid, you’re never going to enjoy life. You have only one chance, so you’ve got to have fun.
- My philosophy is: If you can’t have fun, there’s no sense in doing it.
- I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil.
- I like that feeling of letting loose, of not planning every step.
What did Marilyn say about her fame?
- Fame will go by, and, so long, I’ve had you fame. If it goes by, I’ve always known it was fickle. So at least it’s something I experienced, but that’s not where I live.
- People confuse fame with validation or love. But fame is not the reward. The reward is getting fulfillment out of doing the thing you love.
- Fame can take interesting men and thrust mediocrity upon them.
- Fame is the thirst of youth.
Who said this? "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."
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Was it Marilyn Monroe who said "I am trying to find myself. Sometimes that's not easy."
- Yes
- No
Which of these did Marilyn say to express how she felt as a sex symbol?
- I am hoping that I can be known as a great writer and actor some day, rather than a sex symbol.
- I don’t have a problem being labeled a sex symbol, though I personally don’t feel very sexy about myself..
- A sex symbol becomes a thing. I just hate to be a thing.
- You have to be born a sex symbol. You don’t become one. If you’re born with it, you’ll have it even when you’re 100 years old.
Which of these is the real Marilyn quote about acting?
- “Acting is the least mysterious of all crafts. Whenever we want something from somebody or when we want to hide something or pretend, we’re acting. Most people do it all day long.”
- “Without wonder and insight, acting is just a business. With it, it becomes creation.”
- “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”
- “Dreaming about being an actress is more exciting than being one.”
Who said "I don't want to make money. I just want to be wonderful."
Which of these is Marilyn's feelings on aging?
- “With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health.”
- “Age and size are only numbers. It’s the attitude you bring to clothes that make the difference.”
- “We should all start to live before we get too old.”
- “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.”
Who said "It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far."
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What did Marilyn say while musing on her ideal man?
- The real lover is the man who can thrill you by just touching your head or smiling into your eyes – or just staring into space.
- It’s one thing to fall in love. It’s another to feel someone else fall in love with you, and to feel a responsibility toward that love.
- There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.
- The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.
Who said this? "Acting is the greatest answer to my loneliness that I have found."
True or false: Marilyn Monroe said "If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never got anywhere."
- True
- False
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