Marilyn Monroe net worth: How much blonde bombshell earned

Marilyn Monroe net worth: How much blonde bombshell earned

Monroe was a stunning bombshell known for her talent in comedies like 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and 'Some Like It Hot'.

And even 60 years after her death, the world is still trying to commodify Marilyn Monroe.

Her tumultuous personal life included marriages, affairs with influential leaders and mental health struggles.

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and singer with a net worth of $800,000 at the time of her death in 1962.

That accounts for roughly $7 million today.

During her career, Monroe earned a little under $3 million from films.

She was not particularly responsible with money, spending lavishly on people and jewelry.

In her will, she set aside $5,000 in an educational trust fund for her assistant's child.