Marilyn Monroe had a unique look that inspired a generation of young women, but few aspired to replicate the ‘Seven Year Itch’ scene that saw her skirt blow up over a subway grate.
No matter how much we try to avoid it, there will always be a moment in every woman’s life that sees her skirt blow up in the breeze, and even celebrities and royalty aren’t immune to the “Marilyn effect”.
From the Duchess of Cambridge’s recent run-in with a strong breeze, to Britney Spears’ intentional Monroe-esque performance, these are some of the most notable celebrity “Marilyn moments”.
Marilyn Monroe had a look many aspired to but occasionally even celebrities imitate her accidentally.
The Duchess had a similar experience on a trip to Canada in 2011.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge hardly flinched when her skirt blew up at a recent function.
It was too early for flashing when Beyonce had her own Marilyn moment on breakfast television in 2006.
Kate Moss laughed it off when her skirt blew up in 2010.
Britney’s performance was Monroe-inspired.
Katy Perry was asking for trouble when her skirt met the wind at the Smurfs premiere.
Selena Gomez had cleverly planned ahead for this moment.
Taylor Swift’s skirt was windswept in her onstage Marilyn moment.
Jennifer Hawkins’ infamous wardrobe malfunction went one step further.
Venus Williams had viewers fooled at the 2010 French Open.
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