KIM KARDASHIAN WEARS ICONIC MARILYN MONROE DRESS TO MET GALA
Written by Ballzer on May 3, 2022
A dress so fragile “it has to be stored in a temperature controlled vault and is typically handled with gloves,” according to PEOPLE.
Kim Kardashian had the honor of wearing the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in 1962 when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy. On Instagram, Kim described it as “a stunning skintight gown adorned with more than 6,000 hand-sewn crystals by costumier Jean Louis.”
PEOPLE reported, “Before Kardashian, 41, tried on the original Jean Louis-designed gown, which Monroe wore for her sultry “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” serenade to John F. Kennedy in New York City just months before her death in 1962, she tried on a replica for size which fit perfectly. Then, the real thing was flown via private plane from Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Orlando, Florida, to Kardashian’s California home — and it didn’t fit.” Get the full story here.
Kim revealed that she had to lose 16 pounds in 3 weeks to fit into the dress. “I would wear a sauna suit twice a day, run on the treadmill, completely cut out all sugar and all carbs, and just eat the cleanest veggies and protein,” she told Vogue of her strict workout routine. “I didn’t starve myself, but I was so strict.” She even spent “14 hours” dyeing her hair blonde to complete the transformation. She pulled it off and looked stunning. What an honor!
Ripley’s Believe it or Not also gifted Kim with Marilyn Monroe’s hair, and I’m not sure how I feel about it.
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