Marilyn Monroe’s dress: Go behind the scenes of the iconic scene

Norma Jeane Mortenson, or Marilyn Monroe, is a legendary sex symbol, who enjoyed success even after her death. Her most remembered image is that of her in a white dress, with her pleated skirts lifted by the air coming out of the bars of a New York subway. After 69 years, this iconic scene still lives in the popular imagination and generates curiosity.

Behind the famous scene lies a male fantasy brought to reality through the lens of Hollywood and also the pain on the part of Norma, the woman behind Marilyn. This is because at that moment she suffered from depression and was married to Joe DiMaggio, a jealous husband.

At one point, DiMaggio appeared at the tapings and observed the entire scene. According to Billy Wilder, the actress’s husband’s gaze was like a “death stare.” This was because Marilyn Monroe’s husband found her work exhibitionist, which left him possessed. Some time later they divorced and the actress claimed his “mental cruelty”.

Initially the images were taken for the film “The Seven Year Itch” and the filming of this very moment lasted about three hours. In reality the official scene was not recorded in New York, but at another time in California.

Also, it is important to point out that Marilyn Monroe in a flying pleated skirt dress has become part of pop culture. This is because this The scene crossed the threshold into the 20th century and still resonates strongly in the 21st century. In fact, in 2011 an auction was held to sell the famous dress, which was sold for just R$4.6 million.

Source: Terra