Ridiculed For Asserting Herself
Determined to break free from the constraints of her sex symbol image, Marilyn fought with her production company over the films she worked on.
Feeling that her demands were not taken seriously, Marilyn eventually realized that she was the only one truly looking out for her best interests despite numerous threats. She even went so far as to establish her own company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, a move that was met with mockery by the press.