Thalía Honors Marilyn Monroe's Centenary with Striking Transformation
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican singer Thalía paid tribute to Marilyn Monroe on what would have been her 100th birthday.
- Thalía recreated Monroe's iconic white dress pose from "The Seven Year Itch."
- The singer expressed deep admiration for Monroe, crediting her for inspiring confidence in her femininity and sexuality.
Mexican superstar Thalía has honored the enduring legacy of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe with a stunning visual tribute on what would have been the actress's 100th birthday. Thalía, a celebrated singer and telenovela star, transformed herself to embody Monroe, channeling the late actress's timeless allure.
Thalía recreated the legendary scene from the 1955 film "The Seven Year Itch," where Monroe famously stood over a subway grate, her white dress billowing around her. This iconic pose, captured by over 100 photographers during a massive publicity stunt, has become synonymous with Monroe's status as a global sex symbol and cinematic icon. Thalía shared a series of photos emulating Monroe's style, complete with period-accurate hair and makeup, captivating her over 22 million social media followers.
Since I can remember, her image has been present in my life. She gave me the courage to feel my femininity and explore my sexuality through my image, my poses, and makeup.
In a heartfelt message accompanying the tribute, Thalía revealed the profound personal impact Monroe has had on her life. "Since I can remember, her image has been present in my life," Thalía stated. "She gave me the courage to feel my femininity and explore my sexuality through my image, my poses, and makeup." Thalía sees a reflection of herself in Monroe, describing both as women who are "soft but firm, romantic and at the same time sensual and dominant."
This is not the first time Thalía has drawn inspiration from Monroe. She shared throwback photos from the 1990s, showcasing her early attempts to emulate the Hollywood star's style. Thalía's tribute celebrates Monroe not just as an actress but as a symbol of empowerment and self-expression, highlighting how her influence continues to resonate nearly a century after her birth.
To be soft but firm, to be romantic and at the same time sensual and dominant. Celebrating her life has been a constant for me, but right now, celebrating what would be her 100th birthday is a joy! Happy bday miss Monroe We love you!
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.