Kim Kardashian stunned fans with a sizzling new photoshoot, drawing comparisons to the iconic Marilyn Monroe.
The reality TV star, 43, channeled the late movie starโs glamour in an animal print bikini and platinum blonde hairstyle, captivating Instagram followers and setting social media abuzz.
Styled and directed by Soki Mak and captured by photographer Michael Bailey Gates, the mom-of-four showcased her curves in a cheeky-cut animal print bikini paired with black pumps. To elevate the look, she donned a matching leather animal print masquerade mask designed by Zana Bayne.
Kim Kardashian, 2024.
— LEGENDARY LADE! (@LegendaryLade) June 26, 2024
Marilyn Monroe, 1950. pic.twitter.com/7JjPGMc1JV
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton crafted Kimโs blown-out crop, reminiscent of Marilynโs signature hairstyle. Makeup artist Kali Kennedy completed the transformation, giving Kim the skinny eyebrow trend, another nod to Monroeโs classic look.

Followers quickly pointed out the striking resemblance between Kim and Marilyn, with many branding her an โiconโ for the homage.
Model Winnie Harlow added: โSo.. youโre telling me this isnโt Marilyn Monroe? โ
In another set of photos from the same shoot, Kim slipped into an embellished see-through dress, reminiscent of her controversial 2022 Met Gala appearance.
Kim Kardashian is back in Marilyn Monroe mode in animal-print bikini: โSuch an iconโ https://t.co/dOJ6eXXM7u pic.twitter.com/m8JL3a99QH
— Page Six (@PageSix) June 26, 2024
One follower wrote: โLooks like youโre about to sing happy birthday to the president,โ referencing the famous dress Marilyn wore in 1962 to serenade President John F. Kennedy on his birthday.
Kimโs 2022 Met Gala look caused quite a stir. She posed for photos before the event wearing the infamous skin-tight, crystal-embellished dress. While she did look stunning, critics were outraged that she took the risk of damaging the iconic garment.
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