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Which actress was baptised Norma Jeane Baker?
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Marilyn Monroe
Explanation
The American actress, singer and model Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was born Norma Jean Baker. She became world famous with the films 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and 'How to Marry a Millionaire' in 1953. Later, she won a Golden Globe for 'Some Like it Hot' (1959). Monroe is said to have had an affairswith US president John F. Kennedy. For his birthday she performed a rendition of 'Happy Birthday, Dear Mr President'. Marilyn Monroe died of an overdose of sleeping pills.
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Question added 2009-05-11