Joe DiMaggio, the iconic baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees, was known for his remarkable presence on the field, as well as his complex love life and personal struggles.
Despite his immense success as an elite baseball player, DiMaggio faced severe challenges regarding romance. Throughout his life, he was married twice, with each union leaving a lasting impact on his journey.
DiMaggio's first wife was Dorothy Arnold, a Hollywood actress whom he married in 1939, and their relationship brought them a son named Joseph Paul DiMaggio III. Despite their promising relationship, they faced difficulties in sustaining and eventually parted ways.
However, DiMaggio's second marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe was a short-lived union that cemented its place in history and people's hearts.
Who was Marilyn Monroe?
Marilyn Monroe was Joe Dimaggio’s second wife. She was born on June 1, 1926, to parents Charles Stanley Gifford (Father) and Gladys Pearl Baker (Mother). Before her marriage to DiMaggio, she had divorced James Dougherty.
Marilyn Monroe was an iconic Hollywood Actress and was popularly known for playing the comic “blonde bombshell” character, and has starred in numerous films. Her most notable works are “The Seven Year Itch" and "How to Marry a Millionaire.
Marilyn Monroe had a difficult childhood. She spent most of her early years in foster homes and orphanages, and she even had to work in a factory during World War II. However, her modeling career began when she met a First Motion Picture Unit photographer and quickly became a successful pin-up model.
Monroe’s marriage with DiMaggio lasted only for nine months, as she filed a divorce citing “cruel indifference” in 1944 against DiMaggio while he was on leave from the Yankees during World War II. After her divorce, Monroe married Arthur Miller in 1956, lasting a few years until she passed away in 1962. Sadly, she never had offspring with any of her finances.
Nevertheless, Joe’s love for Marilyn persisted long after their divorce, as after her untimely death, Joe flew from New York to LA, identified her body, and had arranged a private funeral for her, and even designed the headstone, as per reports, such a loss absolutely took back Joe.
Joe also kept Marilyn’s promise of roses after her death and fulfilled it by sending them to her grave weekly. During Joe’s final hours, “I’ll finally get to see Marilyn again,” were his parting words, as per koimoi.com.
How old was Marilyn Monroe?
Marilyn Monroe was only 36 years old when she passed away.
What was Marilyn Monroe’s net worth?
Marilyn Monore had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of her death, as per celebritynetworth.com.
What was Marilyn Monroe’s height?
Marilyn Monroe was around 5 feet 5.5 inches (166.4 cm) tall.
What are Marilyn Monroe’s social media accounts?
Marilyn Monroe passed away on August 5, 1962, and officially never had any social media accounts. However, there is a verified handle, @marilynmonroe, on Instagram, which dedicates to keeping her legacy alive.
FAQs
A. Joe DiMaggio won nine World Series championships with the New York Yankees.
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A. Joe DiMaggio's first wife was Dorothy Arnold.
A. Joe DiMaggio hit a total of 361 home runs during his career.
