he was one of the most famous heroes in the united states. >> marilyn is flooded with thousands of fan letters every week. but as her fame grows, the past comes back to haunt her. >> early on in 1952, the nude photographs marilyn took as an anonymous model gained popularity and started popping up in gas stations and all over the place. soon people began to make the connection, is this the actress marilyn monroe? >> everyone said to marilyn, you've got an up and coming career. if this is true, it will absolutely ruin you. mber one to remember.