To mark the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, over 1,000 impersonators converged on downtown Palm Springs, California, donning the star’s signature ensemble of a white dress and platinum blonde wig. This massive assembly successfully shattered the previous Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Monroe, which stood at 254 participants set in Australia in 2020. The event allowed devoted fans to honor the iconic American actress and model ahead of her 100th birthday.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-01 06:28:52 UTC