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Who would you like to see play Marilyn Monroe in the future, and who do you think has delivered the best performance as her so far?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Misty Rowe 00:53 - Theresa Russell 01:39 - Paula Lane 01:58 - Susan Griffiths 02:19 - Madonna 02:42 - Poppy Montgomery 04:23 - Mira Sorvino 04:40 - Ashley Judd 04:58 - Blake Lively 05:11 - Michelle Williams 05:29 - Charlotte Sullivan 05:46 - Catherine Hicks 06:05 - Barbra Niven 06:19 - Kelli Garner 06:55 - Melody Anderson 07:08 - Uma Thurman, Megan Hilty, and Katherine McPhee 07:24 - Ana de Armas 07:51 - Outro
From Paula Lane to Uma Therman and Catherine Hicks, over the years, countless actresses have portrayed the late Marilyn Monroe on television and in films. Ana de Armas is the latest star to portray the famed blonde bombshell. On September 23, 2022, a feature-length adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' historical novel Blonde debuted on Netflix presenting a fictionalized version of Monroe's life.
Since Monroe's untimely death in 1962, Hollywood has immortalized Marilyn on screen with some projects exploring her status as a sex symbol while others honing in on the struggles she faced before and during her time in the spotlight. She was one of the most significant emblems of the era's sexual revolution. Monroe became one of the world's most beloved and enduring iconic figures of her time.
Despite being one of the most influential actresses and models of her day, Monroe's tale is one that is full of tragedy and heartache. Her personal and professional struggles weighed heavy on her soul and ultimately they led to her death. But in a way, the fact that she met an untimely end only has further fueled the public's fascination with her. As such, it's not surprising that so many stars have portrayed her in the decades that have passed since her demise.
Join Facts Verse as we take a look back at some of the actresses who have played Marilyn Monroe. We can't possibly cover each and every actress who has played Monroe – especially when considering how many times she's been depicted in TV shows, but we will do our best to cover all of the most significant instances of her being portrayed onscreen.
Every Actress Who Has Played Marilyn Monroe on Screen
By: Facts Verse Title: Every Actress Who Has Played Marilyn Monroe on Screen Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPqAVV-RTmU
