Kim Kardashian didn't buy Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday" dress; she borrowed it from Ripley's Believe It or Not! for the 2022 Met Gala, where it's valued at $4.8 million. Ripley's, the current owner, loaned it to her in exchange for a charitable donation to Orlando-area charities, with no money changing hands for the loan itself, though the dress's history was highlighted, notes NBC News and CNN.
Kim Kardashian's $4.8 million Met Gala dress drama: How Marilyn Monroe's iconic gown was damaged forever. At the 2025 Met Gala, while stars dazzled in designer outfits, Kim Kardashian's 2022 appearance in Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday" dress continues to spark debate.
While Kim only wore the dress for a total of five minutes, Hollywood film experts and people on Twitter were shocked it was even allowed to be tried on. The SKIMS founder was loaned the dress by Ripley's Believe or Not! — but under strict guidelines.
What's the most American thing you can think of? And that's Marilyn Monroe.” 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.
Victoria Swarovski's Wedding Dress | $1 million. Kim Kardashian's Wedding Dress | $500,000.
Royal and A-list brides frequently collaborate with top designers to create custom gowns that reflect their unique style. Adjusted for inflation, Queen Letizia's gold-embroidered gown remains the most expensive, valued at $13.7 million today.
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Designed by Lorraine Schwartz, like her previous ring, this solitaire design represents the unity of a couple. Kanye is estimated to have spent around £6 million ($8 million) on this ring, owing to the jeweller's reputation, the diamond's clarity, and its size.
“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.
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One of the biggest fashion and workout trends of the past five years has been waist training, thanks in no small part to the iconic Kardashian sisters. Since 2014, they've taken turns showing off their signature hourglass curves, perfected with their “waist-snatching” waist trainers.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West paid their first surrogate around $113,850 total for their daughter Chicago, which included a nearly $70,000 agency fee and about $45,000 in monthly payments to the surrogate, plus bonuses for multiples. For their second surrogate-born child, Psalm, reports suggest a similar arrangement with comparable fees for another surrogate.
Marilyn Monroe's plan illustrates what can happen when you fail to control who inherits your estate. The famous actress and model passed away in August of 1962, leaving the bulk of her estate to her acting coach, Lee Strasberg.
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.
The most expensive dress ever is The Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur, valued at $30 million, a crimson gown by Faisal Abdullah featuring over 750 diamonds, including a central 70-carat pear-shaped diamond. In terms of dresses sold at auction, Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" gown holds the record at $4.8 million, purchased by Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
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.
Whenever Kim appears in public areas wearing a bikini, her tiny waist and wide hips are an obvious indication of fat transfer. Plastic surgeons believe that Kim had a Vaser Liposuction –a type of Liposuction that transfers the maximum amount of fat, surgically, in a short period of time.
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the gym, and she credits regular exercise as a crucial part of her weight loss success. She works out almost every day, focusing on a combination of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises to keep her body strong and toned.
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.
“I am a size 27 jeans,” Kim wrote in her blog last Friday before the negative feedback began. “My measurements are 34, 26, 39. But remember I am 5'2” and ½ and everyone carries their weight in different places.”
Before embarking on her weight loss journey, Khloe Kardashian struggled with her weight and fitness level. At her heaviest, Khloe weighed around 200 pounds, and she had experienced various health issues and challenges. One of the challenges Khloe faced was infertility, which she attributed to her weight.
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Kardashian West's bodyguard, Pascal Duvier, was watching over sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner at the time of the crime. Of the hotel, the former guest explains, “Basically you bring your personnel with you, hence her poor security last night. It's basically a flat with one front desk concierge.”
For a $5,000 budget, you can typically get a natural diamond engagement ring with a center stone around 0.75 to 1.0 carat, possibly slightly larger (up to 1.2 ct) in elongated shapes like pear or oval, depending on cut, color, clarity, and the setting's cost, with lab-grown options allowing for much larger (3-4+ carat) stones or alternatives like moissanite offering bigger stones within budget.