I was just thinking about Kim K ~~wearing~~ruining Marilyn’s dress the other day 😭
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Only Anna and Madonna had a similar oomf as Marilyn with that particular styling. Everyone else looks like they’re wearing a costume and are uncomfortable, but it looks natural on those two.
PeaceLoveandCats6676 on
I love the cover with Jessica Simpson. It’s so subversive! And she wears the Marilyn look well.
wackdemarco on
3 is a reference to VIRNA LISI for Esquire not marilyn monroe
Different_Volume5627 on
KK had no business wearing Marilyn’s Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress some things are iconic because of the moment and the people, not because a “celeb” wants a headline. Marilyn Monroe & JFK made that piece untouchable history, not a Met Gala costume change. Imo.
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Where are the men?
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I mean, I get it but to me – it all looks so lame! Specially when they do their Marilyn impression to go with the cosplay. I haaaaaaated the Linsday Lohan one, so Im glad it didnt get added here lmao.
Only one I liked was ANS because its mixed with her aesthetic and her appearance/vibe was her own; it didnt feel cosplay.
Still, please retire it lol.
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We need Marilyn Monroe (photographed by Richard Avedon) channeling her inner Jean Harlow for the full effect.
Glamour to the Max. Billie Eilish knocked it outa the park. Such a transformation. Also, always love what Rihanna and Lady Gaga are up to. Total fashionistas.
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Love the Jessica Simpson, but the model was actually an Italian named Virna Lisi!
Kevyn Aucoin had a whole series of photos in his book Making Faces of celebs he had made up to look like Old Hollywood icons.
This is Lisa Marie Presley as Marilyn.
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I mean honestly. People can have that old Hollywood glamour style without it being trying to be a Marilyn wannabe.
stickstick_lee on
I honestly can’t tell if number 7 is a drag queen or maybe a Kardashian?
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Billie’s gown still takes my breath away!!
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Missing Holly Madison!
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I feel like Madonna has her own version while obviously borrowing incredibly heavily. But again she kinda has her own slice of glam.
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Marilyn wasn’t just a look, she was a presence. Most people can copy the look, not the presence
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I love Billie in that beautiful peach dress. At the same time, I never quite saw Gaga or Billie there being Marilyn but more each channeling very old Hollywood Glamor.
The fact that K Kim didn’t even do anything with her hair, adds a little more anger to the whole look. Like looking at everyone else, and they try to get the big blonde going and here KimK is with flat ass bad platinum hair. Ugh.
Zendaya at the 2025 Golden Globes also gave strong Marilyn energy to me
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Madonna did it best. No shade but the others were kinda costume-y.
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Can’t mention Madonna channeling Marilyn without bringing up the Material Girl video. Such a great music video! Wish I was around when it was new on MTV.
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I was just thinking about Kim K ~~wearing~~ruining Marilyn’s dress the other day 😭
Only Anna and Madonna had a similar oomf as Marilyn with that particular styling. Everyone else looks like they’re wearing a costume and are uncomfortable, but it looks natural on those two.
I love the cover with Jessica Simpson. It’s so subversive! And she wears the Marilyn look well.
3 is a reference to VIRNA LISI for Esquire not marilyn monroe
KK had no business wearing Marilyn’s Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress some things are iconic because of the moment and the people, not because a “celeb” wants a headline. Marilyn Monroe & JFK made that piece untouchable history, not a Met Gala costume change. Imo.
Where are the men?
I mean, I get it but to me – it all looks so lame! Specially when they do their Marilyn impression to go with the cosplay. I haaaaaaated the Linsday Lohan one, so Im glad it didnt get added here lmao.
Only one I liked was ANS because its mixed with her aesthetic and her appearance/vibe was her own; it didnt feel cosplay.
Still, please retire it lol.
We need Marilyn Monroe (photographed by Richard Avedon) channeling her inner Jean Harlow for the full effect.
https://preview.redd.it/v34ggpi5tmxg1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=883080a26a6f77515c4f285863fdd242968ecfb7
LMAO – this was real Marilyn Monroe !!!
The real one is so lovely looking !
https://preview.redd.it/1zamws2ktmxg1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a56cfba77e572b30c6073173f3c7279607b7afea
Miley looks so good
Glamour to the Max. Billie Eilish knocked it outa the park. Such a transformation. Also, always love what Rihanna and Lady Gaga are up to. Total fashionistas.
Love the Jessica Simpson, but the model was actually an Italian named Virna Lisi!
https://preview.redd.it/yvm1mh29wmxg1.jpeg?width=807&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6a2a8aaab3c544264d725c1d6e0f70aa1dc1ad6
Only Anna and Madonna pulled this off and Anna did it best.
Anna forever 😍
and unfortunately I eat it up (almost) every time
kim wearing the dress was so disrespectful
There can only be one.
https://preview.redd.it/1o8h2vfq3nxg1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5feed76f1f0e465d7dbc0069fc8c74b6249d8fd3
Kevyn Aucoin had a whole series of photos in his book Making Faces of celebs he had made up to look like Old Hollywood icons.
This is Lisa Marie Presley as Marilyn.
I mean honestly. People can have that old Hollywood glamour style without it being trying to be a Marilyn wannabe.
I honestly can’t tell if number 7 is a drag queen or maybe a Kardashian?
Billie’s gown still takes my breath away!!
Missing Holly Madison!
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I feel like Madonna has her own version while obviously borrowing incredibly heavily. But again she kinda has her own slice of glam.
Marilyn wasn’t just a look, she was a presence. Most people can copy the look, not the presence
I love Billie in that beautiful peach dress. At the same time, I never quite saw Gaga or Billie there being Marilyn but more each channeling very old Hollywood Glamor.
The fact that K Kim didn’t even do anything with her hair, adds a little more anger to the whole look. Like looking at everyone else, and they try to get the big blonde going and here KimK is with flat ass bad platinum hair. Ugh.
https://preview.redd.it/7wihy08qnnxg1.jpeg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=697b0d61c343d7e1f8ead4a72f1871b36925a1ca
Christina’s whole Baby Jane era was such a throwback to Marilyn she gagged me everytime
https://preview.redd.it/tu2jw4i2snxg1.png?width=980&format=png&auto=webp&s=a8bebdf9ac92fc0f5902ee47d16fab76600ae199
Zendaya at the 2025 Golden Globes also gave strong Marilyn energy to me
Madonna did it best. No shade but the others were kinda costume-y.
Can’t mention Madonna channeling Marilyn without bringing up the Material Girl video. Such a great music video! Wish I was around when it was new on MTV.
https://preview.redd.it/obu0xa7mvnxg1.jpeg?width=515&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35f274e4b87ab858e9b3490416a40d6a90871b7f