Today is the birthday of the legendary Marilyn Monroe, the day when she would have turned 85. In honor of this iconic sex symbol we take a look at the most glamorous and seductively beautiful silver screen sirens of the 20th century, along with their dazzling films and fiery love affairs. 

Famous near-death experiences. For one brief moment, these famous figures gave their fans and followers a big scare. See which potentially fatal circumstances nearly caused these stars to fall.