#Beauty##Entertainment#Marilyn Monroe has been gone for decades, but her beauty is still unparalleled, and her story is told over and over again. Many actresses have tried to play one of Hollywood's most famous idols, Marilyn Monroe, but some failed, some succeeded, and became famous for their role as Marilyn Monroe in the film and television series. Is it really that hard to play Marilyn Monroe? We believe it is, it is really difficult! You have to show off your acting talent and understanding of Marilyn's character, as well as Marilyn's famous sexy and charming action language. Here are 7 actresses who play Marilyn Monroe, who are all good at this role.
1. Theresa Russell (Insignificant, 1985)
There are many movies about Marilyn Monroe and her incredible life, but we rarely see her interacting with characters outside of the real storyline. In Nicholas Roygg's Insignificant, the gorgeous Theresa Russell plays Marilyn Monroe, who meets four other 50s icons — Senator Joseph McCarthy, Albert Einstein, and Joe Dimaggio. These people may have met in real life, but we guarantee that their encounters are completely different from those in the movies! It's funny, it's intelligent, and the plot is pretty amazing.
2. Mira Sorvino (Double Sided Monroe, 1996)
Marilyn, played by Mira Sorvino, is not one, but two. One is a girl who has gone through a lot of difficulties in her life and wants to be an actress, while the other wants to be famous, wants power and wants as much money as possible. Mira Sorvino, playing the charming Marilyn Monroe, while Ashley Judd, playing Norma Jane, shows two different roles for Monroe in public and private life.
3. Charlotte Sullivan (The Kennedy Family, 2011)
Charlotte Sullivan plays Marilyn in this critically acclaimed miniseries that delve into the lives and plots of one of the most prominent political families in American history. The show won four Primetime Emmy Awards and starred Greg Kinnier (Jack Kennedy) and Katie Helms (Jacqueline Kennedy). Not only does it depict strong individuality and the problems they face, but it also depicts one of the most turbulent times of modern times through a series of iconic events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Bay of Pigs.
4. Susan Griffiths
It's hard to find an actress who played more Marilyn Monroe roles than Susan Griffiths in her lifetime. If a movie or TV show needs someone to play Hollywood's iconic star, they hire Susan Griffiths. Her striking resemblance to Monroe and her amazing talent helped her win one opportunity after another. In the blink of an eye, she went from being a department store saleswoman to a replica of Marilyn Monroe, and still looked like that character in her 50s. She has appeared in tv shows and movies such as Quantum Leap, Goodbye Lover, Pulp Fiction, and Marilyn and Me.
5. Michelle Williams (My Week with Monroe, 2011)
Michelle Williams admits playing Marilyn Monroe was one of the biggest challenges of her acting career. But can we say she did a great job? In fact, her outstanding performance earned her an Oscar nomination. The plot of My Week with Monroe revolves around the filming of Dragon Play, revolving around the perspective of a young assistant, Colin Clark (Eddie Redmeni), who is also Marilyn's potential lover. This interpretation of Marilyn Monroe's image is probably the best on the list.
6. Catherine McPhee and Megan Hilty (Fame, 2012–2013)
There are two Monroes in the TV series Smash, each fighting for her place in the Broadway musical Bombshell. Catherine McPhee and Megan Hilty are both good at playing Marilyn Monroe. Not only do they look like that character, but they also have to do something decent singing and dancing. Unfortunately, despite its initial success, the show was not well received by critics and was cancelled two seasons later.
7. Kelly Garner (The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe, 2015)
After exploring Marilyn Monroe's personality for so many years, it seems that there should be no secrets, but there are still some. The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe, starring the beautiful Kelly Garner, showcases her rise in Hollywood while depicting all the demons that have tormented her since childhood. Interestingly, Kelly Garner knew almost nothing about Marilyn Monroe, except that she was beautiful, funny, and talented, and of course, when she got the role, everything changed. Unlike most films, this film focuses on Marilyn's mental health and her complex relationship with her mother.