History books like to portray American icons as pristine relics and flawless humans, but this is very far from the truth. Some of these facts may surprise you!
Marilyn Monroe was not a natural blonde.
Norma Jeane Mortenson (who you all know as Marilyn Monroe) was actually a dark haired brunette! She changed her hair color because she was told that blonde models were preferred in the industry.
It's also a myth that Marilyn Monroe would have been a size 12 in contemporary American sizes. With a 35/22/35 inch figure, she was more likely around a size 4.
Source: todayifoundout.com / via: marilynbiography.com
But Elvis Presley WAS a natural blonde!
My world has turned upside down.
Source: todayifoundout.com / via: marksimpson.com
Lady Gaga's earlier fashion statements may have been inspired by her (now dead) friend Lina Morgana.
Lina Morgana's mother Yana claims that Lina is the source of inspiration for Lady Gaga's persona. Lina and Lady Gaga were high school friends, and they even recorded songs with each other. Lina tragically took her own life at the age of 19 by jumping off a hotel building. Lina's mother claims that a month after her death, Lady Gaga's transformation began.
Source: gothamist.com / via: tmz.com
Hillary Clinton was the head of the Young Republicans at Wellesley College.
Both of her parents were Republicans also! During her time at Wellesley, she slowly became more leftward in her politics.
Source: nytimes.com
