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(CNN Spanish) — Ana de Armas is turning heads for her stunning portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde, the new Netflix movie that pays homage to Hollywood’s ‘golden blonde’.
These are some of the actresses who have paid tribute to Monroe in series, movies and documentaries, and even in their music videos, such as Madonna.
Ana de Armas (2021)
Ana de Armas gives a stunning performance as Marilyn Monroe in BLONDE, a film that takes viewers through Monroe’s life since she was a child.
“‘BLONDE’ blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening divide between her public and private selves,” reads a synopsis for the film.
The film, written and directed by Andrew Dominik, also stars Bobby Cannavale, Adrien Brody, Julianne Nicholson, Xavier Samuel and Evan Williams.
The film is based on the best-selling novel by Joyce Carol Oates and opens in late 2022.
Catherine Hicks (1980)
In “Marilyn: The Untold Story,” Hicks plays Marilyn Monroe, from her rise to Hollywood stardom, through her marriages and her untimely death in August 1962.
The film was directed by Jack Arnold, John Flynn and Lawrence Schiller.
The film had 4 Emmy Award nominations in 1981. Hicks was nominated for Best Leading Actress.
Madonna (1984)
Although it is not a movie, in the Material Girl video, Madonna paid homage to Monroe with a rendition of her movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and of course, the iconic dress that was auctioned in May 2022 for some $200,000. During her career, Madonna has been inspired many times by Monroe.
Madonna wore this satin gown inspired by Monroe’s scene in which she sang “Diamond’s are girl’s best friends” in the 1953 film. The William Travilla-designed gown became a pop culture phenomenon.
Paula Lane (1989)
In “Good Night, Sweet Marilyn”, Paula Lane plays Monroe in a film that recounts the actress’s life for a friend of hers, with flashback scenes in which her friend Norma Jean recalls scenes leading up to her untimely death in 1962. .
Susan Griffiths (1991)
In “Marilyn & Me,” Griffiths gives a “fantastic” portrayal of Monroe in an “alternative” look at the actress’ early life, according to IMDB. The film chronicles her life and her love affair with Robert Slatzer, “possibly her only true love” of hers, according to the page.
Michelle Williams (2011)
Williams earned an Academy Award nomination for her starring role in “My Week With Marilyn,” a Marilyn Monroe biopic chronicling her relationship with Laurence Oliver during production of the 1957 film “The Prince and the Showgirl.” according to IMDB.
