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Norma Jeane Mortenson was born 90 years ago Wednesday, on June 1, 1926. She died just two months after her 36th birthday, on Aug. 5, 1962, but over three-and-a-half short decades, she became Marilyn Monroe — a sex symbol, fashion icon, and Hollywood legend whose fame has only continued to grow in the 50-plus years since her passing. In honor of what would have been her 90th birthday, here are seven essential Marilyn performances.

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