Actress and fashion icon Marilyn Monroe would have been 85 today.
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe died tragically in 1962 at the age of 36 from a barbituate overdose. Monroe took the nation by storm and became a pop-culture and world-wide fashion icon through her movies like Seven Year Itch and Some Like it Hot. Her fashion sense and clothing have become legend like the famous white halter-dress and the pink, strapless Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend dress.
Here we take a look back on Monroe's classic sense of style.
The new US postage stamp commemorating actress Marilyn Monroe, was unveiled in New York January 5, 1995. Men's Health magazine has named Monroe as the third most hot woman of all time in a recent poll.ReutersActress Marilyn Monroe is seen in this handout image from a collection of previously unpublished photos of her in Alberta, Canada taken in the summer of 1953. The collection of more than 100 previously unpublished photos of Monroe can be seen for the first time in a new book "Marilyn: August 1953." The book, published this week by Calla Editions, features digitally restored black and white images of a then 27-year-old Monroe.ReutersActress Marilyn Monroe is seen in this handout image from a collection of previously unpublished photos of her in Alberta, Canada taken in the summer of 1953. The collection of more than 100 previously unpublished photos of Monroe can be seen for the first time in a new book "Marilyn: August 1953." The book, published this week by Calla Editions, features digitally restored black and white images of a then 27-year-old Monroe.ReutersActress Marilyn Monroe is seen in this handout image from a collection of previously unpublished photos of her in Alberta, Canada taken in the summer of 1953. The collection of more than 100 previously unpublished photos of Monroe can be seen for the first time in a new book "Marilyn: August 1953." The book, published this week by Calla Editions, features digitally restored black and white images of a then 27-year-old Monroe.ReutersA photograph of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy (3rd L) turning away from the camera as his picture is taken next to actress Marilyn Monroe (2nd L) and his brother Robert Kennedy (L) at a Democratic Fundraiser in New York City is on display before an upcoming Bonhams auction in New York, December 7, 2010. The photograph, taken by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton, is one of 12,000 photographs, many which have never before been seen by the public.ReutersEmily Airton, of the Idea Generation Gallery, poses for photographers with Marilyn Monroe's "Some Like It Hot" bustier, in London on September 3, 2008. The bustier which is estimated to fetch £23,000-30,000, will be auctioned on Thursday with other pop memorabilia including Elvis Presley's fingerprints and Jimi Hendrix's guitar.ReutersThe “fluttering” white dress worn by Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe in the film 'The Seven Year Itch' has sold for $4.6m at an auction in Los Angeles on Saturday.ReutersA mannequin modelling a cocktail dress worn by U.S. screen icon Marilyn Monroe is photographed by an enthusiast at the Bel Air gallery in London, March 6, 2002. The dress, designed by William Trevilla and handmade for Monroe to be worn in the film 'There's no business like showbusiness', is part of a major exhibition of the legendary actress's clothes and jewellery. ReutersFans and collectors will have a chance to buy the dress that siren Marilyn Monroe wore when she breathlessly sang "Happy Birthday" to [President Kennedy ]when it and 1,500 of her belongings go on sale at a Christie's auction starting late October 27. The dress, a flesh-toned, beaded Jean Louis creation which Monroe was literally sewn into before Kennedy's party, is expected to smash previous records for fashion or celebrity memorabilia sold at auction. The dress Monroe wore during [her famous birthday tribute to President John F. Kennedy in 1962] is displayed at Christie's auction house in New York .ReutersChristie's pop and film memorabillia expert Carrie Wallace holds up a scarlet silk halter dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in a series of photographs to advertise the 1960 film ' Lets make Love."ReutersThe boots actress Marilyn Monroe wore in the movie "The Misfits" are displayed at Christie's auction house in New York on June 3. The personal property of the actress will be sold there on October 27 and 28. The auction of approximately 1000 lots will feature Monroe's wardrobe as well as personal drawings, books, letters. furniture, and decorative arts.ReutersActress Marilyn Monroe's evening gown, which she wore in the 1953 film "How To Marry A Millionaire.'Reuters
