17. The beginnings of the blonde bombshell.
Marilyn Monroe’s career took off after being discovered while working in an aircraft factory assembling planes. That’s when she decided to quit and sign with a Model Agency, which was just one step closer to becoming an actress. So she divorced her husband and took off to find fame and fortune. Shortly after, 20th Century Fox signed her, where this picture was taken as a screen test. Interestingly, this is the first time we see Marilyn with her signature blonde hair, saying bye-bye to her brunette curly locks. This goes to confirm that gentlemen prefer blondes.