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Kim Kardashian has addressed the controversy surrounding the rapid Met Gala weight loss she underwent to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s iconic Bob Mackie dress from 1962. The 41-year-old reality star drew criticism when she arrived at the 2022 Met Gala in a gown made famous by Marilyn Monroe. The sheer dress was previously worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang to President John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday.

Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was the talk of the town after she wore her now iconic "happy birthday" dress.The skin-tight naked gown accompanied her sultry performance of Happy Birthday Mr President to John F Kennedy - and has become synonymous with the star in the 60 years since.But did you know the special measures that are taken to protect the dress, how much it originally cost and the story behind Kim Kardashian's famous Met Gala 2022 moment?To mark Marilyn Monroe's birthday (June 1), Daily Star has taken a closer look at the story behind the "happy birthday" dress.Marilyn Monroe's "happy birthday" dress is famous both for its appearance, and for the performance that it is associated with.On May 19, 1962, the Hollywood icon arrived at Madison Square Gardens where more than 15,000 people were left in awe as she unveiled her stunning gown.The backless "naked" Jean Louis dress was dripped in rhinestones and was so figure hugging, that Marilyn needed to be sewn into the dress for a perfect fit.Now worth millions, it was originally designed by a then-21-year old student called Bob Mackie, who was working with designer Jean Louis at the time - with the dress originally costing £1,440.Speaking about the dress at an auction at Juliens in Los Angeles, Bob Mackie said: "That kind of dress, the illusion of being naked, thinking you can see something but you really can’t. It was magical and it was simple.

Kim Kardashian asks her army of assistants to do something. This time around, though, it was a particularly tall order. The 41-year-old reality TV star needed something to wear to this year’s Met Gala.

Singing sensation Cher - whose birth name isCherilyn Sarkisian - turned 76-years-old on Friday.And tributes started rolling in for the Mama Mia! Here We Go Again star.Her best friend, jewelry designer Loree Rodkin, shared a flashback image with the star from the Nineties as she said, 'Happy birthday bestie.' And one of Cher's good pals, actress Melanie Griffith, hit the like button.Alana Stewart, ex wife of Rod Stewart, wrote, 'Happy Birthday Cher!' Another year gone by:Singing sensation Cher - whose birth name is Cherilyn Sarkisian - turned 76-years-old on FridayHer favorite fashion designer Bob Mackie who made her more dramatic red carpet beaded gowns, took to social media as well.'Happy birthday,' he wrote as he shared a red balloon. In one of the images she was in a lilac sequined gown on stage.

Cher’s 76th birthday and she definitely still has it. This legendary icon has been around since the 1960’s and since the very beginning, she not only has been an amazing performer but she has also graced us with her creative, bold and one could say, one-of-a-kind style.

Kim Kardashian made a “big mistake” when she wore Marilyn Monroe‘s gown to the 2022 Met Gala, this according to the fashion designer who drew the sketch for the Jean Louis dress that the late actress wore during her “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performance.

Kim Kardashian made a «big mistake» when she wore Marilyn Monroe's gown to the 2022 Met Gala, this according to the fashion designer who drew the sketch for the Jean Louis dress that the late actress wore during her “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performance.Bob Mackie spoke to  and didn't mince words about how he felt after Kardashian's stunt. Mackie was only 23 years old when, under the direction of Louis, drew the sketch for Monroe.

Legendary designer Bob Mackie — who actually had a hand in making Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 dress that Kim Kardashian wore at the Met Gala this year — has reacted to the reality star’s controversial decision to don the dress for the fashion event. And he ain’t beaming with pride.

Bob Mackie had some choice words regarding Kim Kardashian's choice to wear Marilyn Monroe's custom 1962 Jean Louis gown. Kardashian wore the historic dress for a brief time at the 2022 Met Gala and changed into a replica after posing on the red carpet. "I thought it was a big mistake," Mackie, who drew the original sketch of the dress, told Entertainment Weekly.

The debate regarding Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala look continues. Bob Mackie, who sketched Marilyn Monroe’s infamous “Happy Birthday” dress, has made it clear he isn’t happy the Kardashians star borrowed the gown for the fundraiser earlier this month.

Kim Kardashian does not have Bob Mackie‘s stamp of approval.

Pete Davidson has undergone quite the army candy glow up ever since beginning his relationship with Kim Kardashian.The transformation has been on full display in recent days, with Pete, 28, swapping his slobby stoner look for spray tans, designer suits, and even wearing sunglasses at night.Fans could not help but take note of Pete's glowing tan at the Met Gala earlier this week, and the comic revealed he had indeed gotten his very first spray tan during his set at Netflix Is A Joke this past weekend. Meet the new Pete! Pete Davidson has undergone an army candy glow up ever since beginning his relationship with Kim Kardashian Have a Marilyn moment like Kim Kardashian in her iconic dress Marilyn Monroe's Jean Louis crystal embellished dress One of a kind! Buy now Now THIS is a memorable Met Gala moment. Trust Kim Kardashian! No doubt you'll recall her masked Balenciaga design from the last bash, but on this occasion she's wearing quite simply the most incredible dress she could possibly get her hands on.

Kim Kardashian received a special surprise before borrowing Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala. The 41-year-old was gifted a lock of the late star’s hair by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Orlando, Florida, before appearing at the annual benefit in New York City.The museum allowed the SKIMS founder to borrow Monroe’s famous "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress, which she wore for John F.

When Hollywood film star Marilyn Monroe stepped out to sing Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy at a New York fundraising event 60 years ago, it wasn’t only her seductive singing voice that dazzled everyone.Taking to the stage at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962, she removed her white fur coat to reveal an astonishing sheer, figure-hugging dress that made history in a split second and has had people talking about it ever since. Leaving little to the imagination, the long, gold marquisette gown was smothered in sparkling rhinestones and beads.

A very unique souvenir. Kim Kardashian didn’t get to keep the vintage dress she borrowed for the 2022 Met Gala — but she did receive a special gift related to the dress’ original owner, Marilyn Monroe.

Kim Kardashian was committed to this fit!

Pizza party! Kim Kardashian threw a pizza and donuts party in her hotel room after going on a strict diet to fit into Marilyn Monroe‘s dress for the 2022 Met Gala.

took the dress for a spin at last night’s Met Gala, making her the only person besides Marilyn to ever wear the dress. The skin-tight mesh dress, which has more than 6,000 hand-sewn crystals, was part of the Monroe estate until Anna Strasberg enlisted Christie’s to sell it in 1999, according to the Daily Mail.Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum in Florida bought the dress at a Julien’s Auctions event in 2016 for $4.8 million. After taxes and fees, the dress was valued at over $5 million, making it the “world’s most expensive dress” ever sold at auction, Ripley’s told The Post.The dazzling gown is now valued at over $10 million.When Monroe asked costume designer Jean Louis to make a dress for her, she told him, “I want you to design a truly historical dress, a dazzling dress that’s one-of-a-kind, a dress that only Marilyn Monroe could wear,” according to Ripley’s.Bob Mackie drew the original sketch as his first job out of college. The unlined gown made it impossible for Monroe to wear undergarments.

at the museum with the help of a conservationist from Ripley's. Once she climbed the steps, she changed into a replica, also owned by Ripley's.“I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history. I would never want to sit in it or eat in it or have any risk of any damage to it and I won’t be wearing the kind of body makeup I usually do," she told Vogue.The dress was created by French designer Jean-Louis, and based on a sketch by the legendary Bob Mackie.

It is one of the world's most iconic dresses, worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang "Happy Birthday" to president John F. Kennedy.

Making it work! Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala dress didn’t quite fit — so she lost the weight to make sure it did!