Holly Madison revealed that she has been a fan of late Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe since childhood.
During a recent event organized to celebrate what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on June 1, the actress and model reflected on her longtime admiration for Monroe and shared how visiting the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibit brought back childhood memories.
”I grew up loving this set of Marilyn Monroe paper dolls, so to see all those outfits in real life, I’m so excited,” she told People,
She gushed, “It’s a beautiful event.”
Madison’s love for Monroe did not end with paper dolls, the TV personality admitted she also enjoyed watching the late actress’s movies as Madison revealed she felt watching Monroe on screen as if she was spending time with an “old friend.”
When asked about her favorite Monroe films, Madison said, “It does kind of change. It’s either between Bus Stop, How to Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Those are my top three.”
The Playboy Murders star further shared what she admires most about Monroe.
”Marilyn’s so glamorous, but I think I just love how she tried so hard to take charge of her own career and really shaped her own destiny,” she added. “I think that’s really cool.”
At the Monroe’s 100th birthday special exhibition, visitors will see a part of Monroe’s life and career as well as the actress’s famous costumes from films including Love Happy and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
For those unversed, Monroe died from an overdose in 1962.
