Marilyn Monroe has remained one of Hollywood’s most enduring figures, inspiring decades of on-screen portrayals and tributes. In a roundup from E! News, Dakota Johnson is highlighted as the latest actress to take on the icon in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s upcoming short film Flesh Impact.
According to E! News, Johnson appears nearly unrecognizable in the film, which is set to premiere during the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. Gyllenhaal has described the project as a modern reimagining that aims to reclaim Monroe’s story.
The article also notes that Ellen Burstyn plays another version of Monroe in the film, while Ana de Armas and Michelle Williams previously earned Oscar nominations for their performances as Monroe in Blonde and My Week With Marilyn, respectively.
Beyond film and television roles, Monroe’s image has been echoed in pop culture in other ways as well. E! News points to Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala appearance in Monroe’s famous Jean Louis dress, along with other stars such as Kelli Garner, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Uma Thurman, Paris Hilton, Anna Nicole Smith, and Katie Couric who have referenced or portrayed the legendary actress.
