One of the first women to start her own independent production company.

Earned her way to stardom without sleeping with executives for roles.

Refused to date people for publicity just because 20th Century Fox wanted her to.

Left 20th Century Fox because she refused to let them get away with treating her badly and paying her a tiny wage, just because of her “dumb blonde” image.

Was only paid a fraction of her co-star’s wage even though she was the star of the movies and the biggest box office pull, but still went ahead with the movies because she was so passionate about acting.

Studied method acting at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg, who said that she was one of his best students along with Marlon Brando.

Had a personal library of over 500 books and rarely read fiction - she was desperate to learn and educate herself.

Was sexually abused as a child but then went on to encourage the sexual liberation of women in the 1950s. 

One of the first people to speak openly about sexual abuse.

One of the first people to openly support gay rights.

Supported many charities such as the Milk Fund, March of Dimes, Arthritis and Rheumatism foundation.

Donated her time and money to these charities.

Visited orphanages and hospitals on her own time to surprise the people there.

Married one of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century

Suffered two miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy and still put on a brave face for her fans.

Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at the popular Mocambo, in Hollywood, because of her race. Marilyn, who loved her music and supported civil rights, called the owner of the Mocambo and told him that if he booked Ella immediately, she would take a front table every night. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. After that, Ella never had to play in a small jazz club again.

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Protect yourself here on Tumblr and other social media. Common sense and safety are really important. You don’t have to agree, I’ve just seen enough girls be taken in by weak bitches of men. I figure this can’t hurt to post. Most of us aren’t making a living with Tumblr and posting ourselves, face and all. Applause to those that are, but I’m speaking to the newbies and the ones that aren’t.

- assume everyone that messages you is a psycho, a con artist or someone out to scare the shit out of you. Let them prove you wrong. If they’re worth a damn, they’ll understand why you’d need to be a little guarded here and stick around to help you learn they’re a good person.

- fuck blank blogs. Really. If they’re not gonna post stuff and have some sort of personality, don’t exchange messages with them. THOSE ARE THE ONES MOST LIKELY TO TRY TO DO THINGS THEY SHOULDN’T. Those are where the predators hide, most often, although having content doesn’t mean they’re safe and sane. But blank blogs are a No!!!

- face pics. If you post them and they’re clear, make sure you’re working a job where you aren’t under threat if a coworker finds you. Tumblr is a haven for predators, too. Also make sure you’re ready for Mr. Mayhem to recognize you out and about. It’s happened to Smexymacmilf4, if memory serves, it CAN happen to you. How do you explain to the kids who this guy is that says he knows you from Tumblr? What’s Tumblr, mommy? Don’t send them quickly during the beginning of a chat! I don’t give a shit how many of his face pics he sends, take your time on that shit. Is that even HIS face?? Ummmm, maybe? NO!!

- face and nude body pics in one - I actually won’t even send these to ANYONE except my own Daddy. Like, nobody. That is too easily blackmail material. Fuck a bunch of that right in the ass with a running chainsaw. No!!

- trust takes time. If it reaches chat time, Google voice is a free thing, free phone number. Do not be a putz and use your local area code or prefix when you set it up, and don’t give them your actual phone number. I can know way too much about you with your number. No!!!

- don’t tell people the city you live in unless it’s HUGE, even then, be picky about who you tell. Give it time.

- pics - watch your backgrounds and turn on airplane mode for photos. You like location tagging all your shit for Facebook but baby, this isn’t FB. No!

- don’t let him push you to talk on another app or in some other way, too fast. What the fuck? Tumblr is good enough to reach out, little bitch man, you can sit your ass right here for a bit while I find out if you’re a nutcase.

- don’t click on any external links for fuck’s sake - those can expose all sorts of personal information you don’t want Dr. Douchecanoe to have if it’s to a site where he has a stat counter and other stuff set up.