Today, June 1, is very special for several reasons. Not only is it Friday (yay), but it also marks what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 86th birthday. It's hard to believe it's been nearly 50 years since her tragic death, yet her iconic memory still manages to captivate the world even to this day. In fact, you could even say we as a society are Marilyn-crazed with all the major motion pictures and TV shows created in her honor. Even Hollywood stars can't get enough of this glamorous gal.
Early this morning, Lady Gaga took to Twitter and wished the late actress a happy birthday by styling herself up with Monroe's signature big blonde curls and posting the image for all to see. "#HappyBirthdayMarilyn They'll never take our blonde hair and lipstick," Gaga tweeted along with the black and white pic.
And while imitation is certainly the highest form of flattery, Gaga is by far not the first celeb to don Monroe's iconic '50s look. Everyone from Michelle Williams to Jennifer Lopez have replicated her in pictures, magazine covers, TV shows, and films. Marilyn may be physically gone, but these stars have proven that her memory will live on forever.
Michelle Williams in My Week With Marilyn
Sure, anyone can put on a blonde wig and red lipstick, but Williams' remarkable portrayal of Marilyn in this 2011 box office hit proved to be almost as magnificent as the late star herself. Williams' performance was even nominated for an Oscar.
Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty in Smash
Between the outstanding musical numbers and these incredible outfits, fans all across America are begging for Bombshell to become a real-life musical on Broadway. And these girls, especially Hilty, manage to pull of Marilyn's sultry look to a T. Is there any wonder why President Kennedy wasn't able to resist these feminine charms?
Next: Marilyn would find this very aMUSEing.