Marilyn Monroe had an infectious personality which not only touched those around her, but even those who simply observed her, saw her on film or followed her life. Even to this day she is great source of inspiration for many, as fans admire her glamour, style, elegance and amazing character. These 5 stars have all gushed on how much they’ve been influenced and admire the beautiful starlet who continues to touch so many lives even so long after her untimely death. Monroe is a true icon and these 5 celebrities all adore her.
Christina Aguilera
Christina looks at photos of Marilyn when she wants to channel her and get into a sexy mood:”Marilyn’s characters were so ‘dumb blonde’ and superficial. I think she had a lot more going on upstairs than people realise. I look at her snaps or listen to her music, and it puts me into the glamorous, sex kitten mood.”
Vanessa Paradis
Vanessa comments that Johnny Depp purchased her a pair of shoes which Monroe once wore, which was a big treat: “He spoils me. He actually bought me the Marilyn Monroe shoes. Monroe’s someone who touches me really deeply. I truly admire both actress and the singer that she was. I love ‘Lazy’ and so many of her songs. She had a velvety voice.”
Eva Longoria
Eva admires Marilyn’s style and glamour which she took with her everywhere while alive: ”Marilyn Monroe had that certain something. She never changed her look, and even after he death that blonde hair with the red lips is still glamorous and beautiful. But it’s also what she exuded – she was electrifying and you couldn’t wait to see what she did next and who she was with. She just had this essence about her that was beautiful.”
Elle Fanning
Dakota Fanning reveals that her sister Elle is obsessed with Marilyn:”She’s obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. She loves her. She thinks she’s the prettiest woman in the whole world and she likes her clothes and thinks she looks like her. She wanted a Marilyn Monroe room. She wants everything Marilyn Monroe.”
Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry says her famous hair colour was mostly inspired by Marilyn, and she was influenced by her as a young child: “When I was a little girl, I imagined I was Marilyn’s daughter because I knew my parents had adopted me. I wanted to be like her, that’s why I decided to dye my hair.”
