Which of These Famous Marilyn Monroe Quotes Are Actually Fakes?

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!

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Which of these famous quotes on love was said by Ms. Monroe?

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  • 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.
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