{"id":1771,"date":"2025-02-04T19:03:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2025-02-04T19:03:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:03:24","slug":"kim-kardashian-said-people-didnt-know-marilyn-monroe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/?p=1771","title":{"rendered":"Kim Kardashian said people \u2018didn\u2019t know\u2019 Marilyn Monroe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kim Kardashian has once again found herself at the center of controversy after claiming that many people didn\u2019t know who Marilyn Monroe was until she wore the Hollywood icon\u2019s dress to the 2022 Met Gala.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reality star\u2019s comments have sparked backlash online, with critics calling her statement both inaccurate and self-centered.<\/p>\n

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During an interview reflecting on her now-famous Met Gala moment, Kardashian suggested that her decision to wear Monroe\u2019s iconic dress introduced the legendary actress to a new generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think a lot of people didn\u2019t even know who she was,\u201d she said, referencing Monroe\u2019s cultural relevance before the event.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat was the most shocking thing to me and that\u2019s why I was so happy to at least have that opportunity and that Ripley\u2019s gave me the opportunity to share this moment so that it could live on.\u201d<\/p>\n

She went on to say she is aware of the dress\u2019 importance. \u201cI respect her and I understand how much this dress means to American history,\u201d she said, per<\/p>\n

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The dress in question is the sparkling, form-fitting gown Monroe famously wore in 1962 while singing\u00a0Happy Birthday<\/em>\u00a0to then-President John F. Kennedy.<\/p>\n

It remains one of the most recognizable pieces of fashion history, making Kardashian\u2019s statement all the more surprising to critics.<\/p>\n

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remark was met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that\u00a0was already one of the most famous women in history, long before the reality star stepped into her dress. Social media erupted with users mocking the claim, with some pointing out Monroe\u2019s enduring legacy in film, pop culture, and fashion.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarilyn Monroe was, is, and always will be a global icon. Kim Kardashian wearing her dress didn\u2019t change that,\u201d one person tweeted. Others highlighted Monroe\u2019s impact on Hollywood, feminism, and celebrity culture, calling Kardashian\u2019s comments dismissive of the star\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

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Kim Kardashian sporting the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris \/ Getty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Historians also weighed in, noting that Monroe\u2019s influence spans decades and extends far beyond her fashion choices.<\/p>\n

\u201cMonroe\u2019s films, personal struggles, and contributions to Hollywood have been studied for years,\u201d one expert noted. \u201cShe was a household name long before Kim Kardashian was even born.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2022 Met Gala itself was already controversial due to Kardashian\u2019s decision to wear Monroe\u2019s historic dress. The gown, originally designed by Jean Louis, was custom-made for Monroe and had only ever been worn by her. Critics argued that the dress was a fragile piece of fashion history and should not have been altered or worn again.<\/p>\n

Adding to the debate, reports surfaced claiming that the dress had been damaged after the event, with missing crystals and signs of wear. While Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not! Museum, which owns the dress, denied any permanent damage, the controversy further fueled criticism of Kardashian\u2019s involvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kim Kardashian has once again found herself at the center of controversy after claiming that many people didn\u2019t know who Marilyn Monroe was until she wore the Hollywood icon\u2019s dress to the 2022 Met Gala. The reality star\u2019s comments have sparked backlash online, with critics calling her statement both inaccurate and self-centered. During an interview […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1771"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1772,"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1771\/revisions\/1772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews06.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}