Marilyn Monroe [Photo/Agencies]

6. Marilyn Monroe

She was the heroine in a fairytale-like politic scandal. Her life before she found fame is still a mystery. Her smile as she waves from a plane against a sea of cheering soldiers will forever be a beautiful scene in history. Hollywood defined her as sexy, something she was capable of delivering with ease, but also a weight she could not lift so as to breathe at ease. Regrettably, Chinese audiences did not know how to perceive such a symbol of the "American Dream" like Monroe during her time. But hopefully her beauty and legacy can be remembered during our time.