Marilyn Monroe Quotes on Being a Famous Star & Fame in Hollywood

Marilyn Monroe's best quotes cover quite a bit of what it's like to be famous and be a Hollywood star. That probably is because she was and still is as famous as a person can be. Marilyn Monroe always wanted to be a famous star and she made sure to shine when given the chance. Some of her quotes on fame give a little bit of insight into the bad side of Hollywood and what scared her about it. However, from her other quotations, one can tell that she still embraced the fame and loved being a star. Here are Marilyn Monroe's top ten best quotes being famous in Hollywood.

Star of the people

"If I'm a star, then the people made me a star."

Marilyn Monroe quote on being famous

"It scares me. All those people I don't know, sometimes they're so emotional. I mean, if they love you that much without knowing you, they can also hate you the same way."

On being a star

"I want to be a big star more than anything. It's something precious."

Quote on fame

"Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live."

Marilyn Monroe on Hollywood

"Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul."

Twinkle, twinkle little star

"Everyone's a star and deserves the right to twinkle."

Could you imagine a world where there never was a Marilyn Monroe?

"I've never liked the name Marilyn. I've often wished that I had held out that day for Jean Monroe. But I guess it's too late to do anything about it now."

Quote on money

"I'm not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful."

Quote on playing the dumb blonde

"If I play a stupid girl, and ask a stupid question, I've got to follow it through. What am I supposed to do, look intelligent?"

They will wait for Marilyn Monroe

"I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time."

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