She's the very definition of a legend. Her image is everywhere, from posters in college dorm rooms to the walls of the Museum of Modern Art. Even though she died over half a century ago, her legacy as an international sex symbol and Hollywood superstar lives on, and will continue to live on for the foreseeable future.
If you haven't already guessed, I'm talking about Marilyn Monroe. I first came across her on the wall of my living room, in a framed ad for cigarettes. Before I was born, my mother convinced a vendor on the streets of Spain to give her the advertisement after she explained that her husband, my father, was madly in love with her. A little bewildered, he handed over the poster, and it's been hanging in my parent's home ever since.
Marilyn seems to have this effect on people.
We're all a little bit in love with her, if not for her beauty, then for the confidence she exuded. While her personal story was wrought with emotional turmoil and emotional defeat, the message she put forward set a precedent for the generations to come.
One of her most famous movies was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, released in 1953. This movie, along with Niagra from the same year, were the two movies that cemented her position as the Hollywood "it-girl" of the era.
This classic scene is one that will never be forgotten. Between the bright pink dresses, the silly choreography, and, of course, the catchy song itself… This number is one for the history books!
If you've fallen under Marilyn's spell, please SHARE this classic song with your friends!
