Where is marilyn monroe from

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage; she married at age 16.

Marilyn Monroe, original name Norma Jeane Mortenson, later called Norma Jeane Baker, Jeane sometimes spelled Jean, (born June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died August 5, 1962, Los Angeles), American actress who became a major relationship symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful films during the 1950s, …

Originally Answered: Is Marilyn Monroe Mexican-American? No, she would not be Mexican-American. Marilyn’s mother was born in Mexico but not to Mexican parents, it was just a matter of location born, not ancestry – Marilyn’s maternal grandparents were Otis Elmer Monroe and Della Mae Hogan.