In April 1951 and again in 1952, Marilyn Monroe took classes through UCLA's Extension program. She took a night class called "Backgrounds in Literature" with Claire Soule as the teacher. Those who knew her well knew that she loved to read, and she continued studying literature for the rest of her life, accumulating a vast personal library.
#FBF u2728 In 1951, Marilyn Monroe took evening classes at UCLA in literature and art history, saying she wanted to “expand her horizons.” ud83dudcda Fame soon followed, and she quietly stepped away—but her love of learning never faded.