Monroe was born in the Los Angeles County Hospital, the third child born to Gladys Pearl Baker (1902-1984).
Monroe's birth certificate names the father as Edward Mortensen, a Norwegian, with his residence stated as "unknown", Gladys Baker had married a Martin E. Mortensen in 1924, but they had separated before Gladys' pregnancy.
Several of Monroe's biographers suggest that Gladys Baker used his name to avoid the stigma of illegitimacy.
Mortensen filed for divorce from Gladys on March 5, 1927, and the case was finalized on October 15, 1928.When Mortensen died, at the age of 85, Monroe's birth certificate together with her parents' marriage and divorce documents were discovered that proved that she was born legitimate.
Monroe's birth certificate names the father as Edward Mortensen, a Norwegian, with his residence stated as "unknown", Gladys Baker had married a Martin E. Mortensen in 1924, but they had separated before Gladys' pregnancy.
Several of Monroe's biographers suggest that Gladys Baker used his name to avoid the stigma of illegitimacy.
Mortensen filed for divorce from Gladys on March 5, 1927, and the case was finalized on October 15, 1928.When Mortensen died, at the age of 85, Monroe's birth certificate together with her parents' marriage and divorce documents were discovered that proved that she was born legitimate.
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