Marilyn Monroe Would Be 100 Today: Documents Reveal Cosmetic Surgery Secrets

On the centenary of Marilyn Monroe's birthday, documents have been released suggesting that the world-famous icon used cosmetic surgery services. Materials that became public in 2013 confirm the installation of a chin implant and likely also a nose correction.

On 1 June, it will be 100 years since Marilyn Monroe was born – a woman regarded as one of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20th century. Finnish publication Ilta-Sanomat investigated more closely what actually lay behind this world-famous appearance.

Documents made public in 2013 clearly indicate that Monroe used cosmetic surgery services during her career. According to the materials, she had a chin implant installed and likely also had her nose shape corrected.

While there is documentary evidence for the chin implant, some other widespread rumours about Monroe's cosmetic procedures have not been confirmed. Her iconic appearance has been the focus of researchers, historians and fans for decades.

Marilyn Monroe was born on 1 June 1926 in Los Angeles and died in 1962 at just 36 years old. Her legacy remains extraordinarily vibrant – Monroe's face still adorns posters, T-shirts and artworks around the world today.