The instant she stepped foot on the red carpet wearing the infamous glittering dress, her hair platinum blonde and perfectly coiffed, the reference was unmistakable. I thought to myself, what would I have done for the American theme if it had not been the Balenciaga look? What’s the most American thing you can think of? And that’s Marilyn Monroe,” says Kardashian. “The idea really came to me after the gala in September last year. Naturally, the big reveal tonight was nothing short of jaw-dropping. No one loves a Met Gala red carpet surprise more than Kim Kardashian-so it’s no wonder rumors of her dramatic transformation into Marilyn Monroe were swirling 48 hours before the ball.
