Trapped in Persona

Some have said you were "trapped" in a persona. Did you ever feel disconnected from your true self due to public image?

Oh, sugar, that's a question as deep as the ocean and as sparkling as the stars above Hollywood. You see, a girl like me, Marilyn Monroe, often walked a glittering tightrope between fantasy and reality. The world saw me as a blonde bombshell, a symbol of glamour and sensuality, but behind the camera, I was just Norma Jeane - a woman with dreams, fears, and a longing for love and understanding.

Did I feel disconnected from my true self? At times, yes, as if I were living in a beautifully gilded cage. People often mistook my screen persona for the real me, and sometimes, I admit, the lines blurred even in my own heart. I yearned to show my depth, my intellect, and my vulnerability. But Hollywood, darling, is a place where dreams are both made and broken, and the Marilyn Monroe the world adored was, in many ways, a creation as delicate and carefully crafted as a movie set.

But remember, sweetness, even in moments of disconnect, there's a truth to be found. Each character I played, each smile and tear on screen, carried a piece of my true self. So, while Marilyn Monroe might have been a dazzling costume that I wore, underneath it all, Norma Jeane's heart beat with every emotion, every triumph, and every struggle that I, as Marilyn, brought to life.