No, Kim Kardashian did not cut Marilyn Monroe's dress; she had extreme difficulty fitting into it, leading to claims of damage by historians (ripped seams, missing crystals), which Ripley's (the owner) initially denied, though photos later showed wear and tear, with Kardashian only wearing it for minutes before changing into a replica, emphasizing she took extreme measures to slim down to fit.
The Kardashian body with its unnaturally large bottom is totally different from the Marilyn's silhouette and from any kind of natural body shape. Kardashian herself addressed this problem saying that she had to lose 7kg in three weeks in order to fit into the Monroe gown.
Despite images published online revealing damages done to the 'Happy Birthday Mr President' dress, Kim Kardashian denies ruining it. KIM KARDASHIAN has denied she “ruined” Marilyn Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday Mr. President' dress when she attended the 2022 Met Gala.
To get into that look, Kim said she had to lose sixteen pounds in three weeks. “It was this or nothing,” she told the magazine. The KKW Beauty founder explained that she “would wear a sauna suit twice a day, run on the treadmill, completely cut out all sugar and all carbs, and just eat the cleanest veggies and protein.
Of course, these artefacts come at a price. On a fateful day in May 2022, Kim Kardashian walked the red carpet at the Met Gala in a bejewelled gown last worn by Marilyn Monroe as she serenaded JFK for his birthday six decades before. The price tag? $4.8 million, although apparently Kardashian didn't pay a dime.
Yes, Kim Kardashian is generally considered richer than Taylor Swift, though both are billionaires, with Kardashian often leading due to her successful businesses like SKIMS, while Swift's wealth comes from music, tours (like The Eras Tour), and films. Recent reports (late 2025) place Kardashian's net worth around $1.9 billion, slightly ahead of Swift's $1.6 billion, though these figures fluctuate.
Aside from a brief period late in her career, Marilyn's weight was always between 117 - 120 lbs and her waist measurements pretty much never changed.
Kim Kardashian has publicly shared diagnoses and health experiences, including psoriatic arthritis, positive antibody tests for lupus/rheumatoid arthritis (leading to stress-related health concerns), and a recent brain aneurysm diagnosis linked to stress. She also speaks about her daughter North's dyslexia, advocating for parents of children with learning differences, and has faced discussions about using disabled models in her brands, sparking debates on representation and inclusion.
Marilyn Monroe likely suffered from complex mental health issues, with modern analysis pointing towards Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), alongside historical diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness), anxiety, depression, and addiction, stemming from severe childhood trauma and abandonment. Her struggles included emotional instability, identity issues, impulsivity, intense mood swings, emptiness, and substance abuse, all consistent with BPD and ASD traits, though she was treated with medications for mood disorders during her life.
“I've lost 20 pounds and I'm really proud of that. I was almost 140 forever and now I'm like 116 and it just feels good. I didn't see results right away, but when you stick with something and you're consistent, you will.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner posted photos featuring the Sussexes, but the images were deleted within hours. Reports suggest Harry and Meghan requested the removal because they hadn't given permission for the photos to be shared, or to avoid controversy in the UK during Remembrance Sunday.
Kim Kardashian publicly shared she was diagnosed with a small brain aneurysm, a bulge in a blood vessel, discovered during an MRI for her show, though she later confirmed it was likely something she'd had for years, not an acute crisis, and she's fine, while also managing her long-standing psoriasis. She suggested the stress from her divorce might have contributed to her health concerns, but subsequent updates showed monitoring and no immediate danger, with doctors finding low brain activity after more scans.
Poncher's widow Elsie is quoted in the story confirming a long-standing and creepy rumour: that he insisted on being interred face down over top of Monroe. “He said, 'If I croak, if you don't put me upside down over Marilyn, I'll haunt you the rest of your life,'” Elsie Poncher told the Daily News.
Brazilian Butt Lift (Rumored): Many fans believe Kylie's curvier figure is a result of a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) or fat transfer, a procedure designed to enhance the shape of the buttocks.
She lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks to fit into her vintage Met Gala gown. How did Kardashian lose weight? She says she cut carbs and ate “just the cleanest veggies and protein.” She also ran on a treadmill and wore a sauna suit twice a day. Kardashian's 3-week weight loss sparked concern over the impact on mental health.
Of course, Kardashian isn't wearing corsets with the same frequency as women in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe. But she has spoken in the past about relying on waist training as a way to make her midsection appear smaller.
A woman who enjoyed her sleep, Monroe took between five and 10 hours of shut-eye a night in a wide single bed. On Sunday? “[It's] my one day of total leisure. I sometimes take two hours to wake up, luxuriating in every last moment of drowsiness,” she said in an interview with Pageant magazine.
Marilyn Monroe was more than a glamorous icon—she was deeply intelligent and loved literature and philosophy. She reportedly had an IQ of 168, even higher than einstein's estimated 160.
Monroe's signature breathy speaking voice was actually a tactic the actress used to overcome a childhood stutter. A speech therapist reportedly trained her to adopt the throaty style, and it ended up becoming one of her standout traits as an actress and singer.
“I did a prenuvo scan and they called me today and they're like, 'Everything looks great, but you have an aneurysm in your brain,' and they're like, 'It's been there for years.
Lifestyle habits
The incident was discussed in an episode of her show, “The Kardashians,” which aired on Hulu on July 18. Kim explained that she injured her fingers while trying to close a sliding glass door. She was distracted by her son Saint, 8, which caused the door to slam shut on her fingers.
Turns out Monroe might have made dying her pubic hair part of her regular beauty routine, too.
In the 1950s, curvy women continued to be the ideal body type; however, even more accentuated curves were desired. Women such as Marilyn Monroe, who would be considered "plus-sized" today, dominated this era.
Marilyn Monroe had plastic surgery? According to new reports, the answer is yes! The blonde bombshell, who has been revered for her curves for decades, apparently had plastic surgery in her pre-fame days to correct a nose imperfection as well as underwent chin augmentation.