Kim Kardashian recently made headlines by wearing Marilyn Monroe’s iconic ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ dress to the Met Gala. Monroe famously wore this dress for her sultry performance to John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in 1962.
Kardashian faced backlash for losing 16 pounds in three weeks and was accused of potentially damaging the historic garment, as some claimed there was fraying and bead loss.
During an interview on the Today Show, Kardashian was surprised to learn that some people, especially on TikTok, were unfamiliar with Monroe. She expressed pleasure in having the opportunity to highlight Monroe’s legacy through the dress, thanks to Ripley’s approving her wearing it.
Kardashian explained the effort involved in wearing the dress, detailing that she changed into it right before stepping onto the red carpet and quickly changed out of it afterward to maintain its condition.
She emphasized that despite previous reports, the dress remained undamaged due to careful handling during its use.
Kardashian has also addressed critiques of her rapid weight loss, stating that she’s not trying to lose more weight but has found new energy through lifestyle changes, including cutting out sugar and junk food.