8 Showstopping Roles That Made Marilyn Monroe an Icon

As one of three models who rent a New York penthouse for the summer to catch rich husbands, Monroe is at her bubbly-blonde best. Monroe plays nearsighted Pola, who is cuter and sillier than Monroe's sexier characters, and her vivacity is irresistible. Don't forget: "Men don't make passes at girls who wear glasses." (Not at all true, but we forgive you, Monroe.)