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% Who Raised Marilyn Monroe? Her Guardians, ExplainedHome &gt; EntertainmentSource: Getty Images <h1>Marilyn Monroe Had Several Guardians Growing Up but Was Never an Orphan EXCLUSIVE </h1>By Kelly CorbettOct. 3 2022, Updated 6:02 p.m.
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Marilyn Monroe Had Several Guardians Growing Up but Was Never an Orphan EXCLUSIVE

By Kelly CorbettOct. 3 2022, Updated 6:02 p.m.
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And given that Marilyn’s mother, Gladys Pearl Baker, financially struggled and was later checked into a psychiatric institution, it begs the question: Who actually raised Marilyn? Below, we put the microscope on Marilyn Monroe's upbringing.Source: Getty ImagesArticle continues below advertisement <h2>Who raised Marilyn Monroe </h2> Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, to a struggling film cutter, Gladys Pearl Baker. Unfortunately, Gladys didn't have enough money to take care of Marilyn, so she put her through the foster care system.
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And given that Marilyn’s mother, Gladys Pearl Baker, financially struggled and was later checked into a psychiatric institution, it begs the question: Who actually raised Marilyn? Below, we put the microscope on Marilyn Monroe's upbringing.Source: Getty ImagesArticle continues below advertisement

Who raised Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, to a struggling film cutter, Gladys Pearl Baker. Unfortunately, Gladys didn't have enough money to take care of Marilyn, so she put her through the foster care system.
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Per Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center, Marilyn's foster parents were A.W. and Ida Bolender.
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Per Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center, Marilyn's foster parents were A.W. and Ida Bolender.
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But when she was 7, Marilyn was removed from foster care and her mother took her in. It wasn't too long before Gladys tragically suffered a nervous breakdown and was sent to a psychiatric hospital. Marilyn was placed back in foster care.
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But when she was 7, Marilyn was removed from foster care and her mother took her in. It wasn't too long before Gladys tragically suffered a nervous breakdown and was sent to a psychiatric hospital. Marilyn was placed back in foster care.
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However, Gladys's good friend, Grace Goddard came to the rescue and became Marilyn's legal guardian. The budding starlet lived with Grace but would sometimes have stints in foster care and even spent time in an orphanage.
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However, Gladys's good friend, Grace Goddard came to the rescue and became Marilyn's legal guardian. The budding starlet lived with Grace but would sometimes have stints in foster care and even spent time in an orphanage.
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This is because Grace was also caring for her step-family, which often left Marilyn on the back burner. Article continues below advertisement In due time, Grace figured out a better living arrangement for Marilyn. She sent her to live with Grace's aunt, Ana Lower.
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This is because Grace was also caring for her step-family, which often left Marilyn on the back burner. Article continues below advertisement In due time, Grace figured out a better living arrangement for Marilyn. She sent her to live with Grace's aunt, Ana Lower.
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Ana (whom Marilyn called Aunt Ana) was a devout Christian scientist who lived in the suburbs of Los Angeles.Article continues below advertisement <h2>Marilyn Monroe was never an orphan — and maintained a relationship with her mother until her death </h2> In 1942, Marilyn was almost placed back in foster care since Grace was leaving the area. To avoid this, the then 16-year-old blond bombshell married Grace's neighbor’s son, James Dougherty, who was five years older.
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Ana (whom Marilyn called Aunt Ana) was a devout Christian scientist who lived in the suburbs of Los Angeles.Article continues below advertisement

Marilyn Monroe was never an orphan — and maintained a relationship with her mother until her death

In 1942, Marilyn was almost placed back in foster care since Grace was leaving the area. To avoid this, the then 16-year-old blond bombshell married Grace's neighbor’s son, James Dougherty, who was five years older.
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They divorced after four years. Because of this, Marilyn was never technically an "orphan" and according to Marilyn Monroe historian and collector, Scott Fortner, Marilyn took care of her mother until her death in 1962. "Marilyn was never an orphan.
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They divorced after four years. Because of this, Marilyn was never technically an "orphan" and according to Marilyn Monroe historian and collector, Scott Fortner, Marilyn took care of her mother until her death in 1962. "Marilyn was never an orphan.
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Her mother outlived her by over 20 years," he told Distractify exclusively. "Marilyn and her mother were not close.
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Her mother outlived her by over 20 years," he told Distractify exclusively. "Marilyn and her mother were not close.
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Nonetheless, Marilyn made sure her mother was taken care of. She paid for her mother’s care throughout her life, and Marilyn made provisions for her care in her will. Gladys outlived her daughter by twenty-two years.
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Nonetheless, Marilyn made sure her mother was taken care of. She paid for her mother’s care throughout her life, and Marilyn made provisions for her care in her will. Gladys outlived her daughter by twenty-two years.
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She passed away in March, 1984." Blonde is now streaming on Netflix —&nbsp;but remember, it's " incredibly inaccurate" according to Scott, who also claims that "nearly all of the scenes in Blonde never actually happened."AdvertisementMore from Distractify The Marilyn Monroe Film 'Blonde' Is Rated NC-17 Because of Its 'Graphic' Content Ana de Armas Seemingly Responds to Rumors That She and Ben Affleck Are Back Together Ana de Armas' Accent as Marilyn Monroe Has Fans Confused About Her Performance Latest Entertainment News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved.
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She passed away in March, 1984." Blonde is now streaming on Netflix — but remember, it's " incredibly inaccurate" according to Scott, who also claims that "nearly all of the scenes in Blonde never actually happened."AdvertisementMore from Distractify The Marilyn Monroe Film 'Blonde' Is Rated NC-17 Because of Its 'Graphic' Content Ana de Armas Seemingly Responds to Rumors That She and Ben Affleck Are Back Together Ana de Armas' Accent as Marilyn Monroe Has Fans Confused About Her Performance Latest Entertainment News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved.
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