"Marilyn Monroe was born in L.a.on June 1st,1926 .when she was younger she was in foster homes, she struggled with substance abuse,using alcohol and prescription drugs to cope with her emotional pain and she struggled with depression,anxiety and insecurities as well ,her struggles were likely influenced by a traumatic childhood,the pressure of fame , insomnia, substance abuse.she is an American actress and model.her best friend is Jane Russell,she helped Marilyn soothe her anxiety and would coax her out of her trailer to start shooting when she became nervous, Russell often called Monroe " Blondie" or " Baby Doll" .Jane saw Marilyn as a little sister to her and supported her . Russell describes Marilyn as " very shy and very sweet and far more intelligent then people gave her credit for ". Russell was also a Christian,an actress and an model just like Marilyn ."