Kim Kardashian wore a beautiful outfit to the Met Gala 2022. She decided to wear Marilyn Monroe‘s iconic gown because she thought it complemented the theme ‘Gilded Glamour’ of the gala. While the reality star wanted everyone to see the garment in a new way, she instead got caught up in controversies.
Kardashian has finally responded to allegations that she ruined Marilyn Monroe’s Bob Mackie gown as she wore it to the event. She also discussed some of the sacrifices she made for the outfit. Here are all the details.
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Kim Kardashian Responds To Allegations Of Destroying Marilyn Monroe’s Dress
In an interview with Today, Kim Kardashian shared her stance on the Marilyn Monroe dress controversy. She said, “I respect [Marilyn]. I understood how significant this outfit is in American history, and with the [Met] theme being American, I thought, what could be more American than Marilyn Monroe singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to the President of the United States?”
The reality star continued, “It was such a process. I showed up to the red carpet in a robe and slippers and I put the dress on at the bottom of the carpet, went up the stairs … I probably had it on for three minutes, four minutes, and then I changed at the top of the stairs.”
When Kardashian was asked whether the garment had been “ruined”, the Skims founder shook her head and answered, “No… Ripley’s [and I] worked together so well. There were handlers and gloves that put it on me.”
Earlier, Ripley’s addressed the matter in a statement that read, “Kim Kardashian wearing the ‘Happy Birthday’ dress has been hotly contested, but the fact remains that she did not, in any way, damage the garment in the short amount of time it was worn at the Met Gala.”
Kim Lost 16 Pounds For The Outfit
Kardashian also discussed her weight reduction and the abuse she experienced after disclosing she had shed 16 pounds to fit into the outfit. “I looked at it like a role, and I really wanted to wear this dress. It was really important to me.”
The beauty mogul went on to say that the makeover taught her a lot about herself and her lifestyle. “Since then, I’ve continued to eat really healthy. I’m down 21 pounds now. I’m not trying to lose any more weight, but I have more energy than ever. I cut out so much sugar, and a lot of junk food I was eating … I just completely changed my lifestyle,” she said.
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