More than a thousand Marilyn Monroe impersonators descended on Palm Springs, California, to celebrate what would have been the Hollywood icon's 100th birthday, setting a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Monroe.
A Record-Breaking Tribute
The event, held on Saturday, saw 1,034 fans dressed as Monroe in her signature white dress and platinum blonde hair, surpassing the previous record. The gathering took place near the city's 26-foot-tall Monroe statue, created by artist Seward Johnson in 2011.
Fans from Across the Globe
Attendees traveled from across the United States and beyond to participate. Many posed for photos, applied lipstick, and blew kisses to the camera, embodying the star's iconic poses. The statue depicts the famous subway grate scene from Monroe's film The Seven-Year Itch.
Monroe's Connection to Palm Springs
Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, frequently visited Palm Springs, as did many celebrities of her era. The event was organized to honor her legacy and her enduring impact on popular culture.
Makeup artists and stylists were on hand to help fans perfect their Monroe looks, with wigs and dresses replicating the star's most famous outfits. The gathering was a colorful spectacle, with a sea of white dresses and red lipstick flooding the desert town.
The record-breaking attempt was verified by officials, and the event was covered by multiple news outlets. Fans expressed their admiration for Monroe, citing her timeless appeal and iconic status.
