13 Stars Channeling Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe is as inspirational in death as she was in life. Her iconic style and beauty is still significant today, as people emulate her clothing, hair and looks. On the anniversary of her tragic death, we’re taking a look at some stars who have channeled the Hollywood icon.

Queen Bey channeled Marilyn Monroe in a blonde wig for the May 2014 issue of Out Magazine.

T-Swift accidentally channeled Marilyn in a too-perfect moment of wind on the carpet at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.

James Franco went drag to channel Marilyn's iconic pink dress while hosting the 2011 Academy Awards.

Lindsay Lohan has recreated Marilyn's look a few times, from Playboy to this 2008 issue of New York Magazine.

Although she is now having it removed, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles star wore a Marilyn tattoo on her arm for quite some time.

Rihanna beautifully channeled Marilyn on the cover of the November 2011 issue of British Vogue.

Michelle Williams won a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Marilyn in My Week with Marilyn.

Rachel McAdams looked flawless in a Marilyn-inspired style at the Midnight in Paris premiere.

Paris Hilton dressed as Marilyn at the launch of her fragrance, Tease, in 2010.

Kelly channeled Marilyn's beautiful style and hair in 2011.

Kate Upton is regularly compared to Marilyn Monroe. When asked about it in an interview with Vogue she said, "I always thought Marilyn was so beautiful and iconic, it was amazing to even be mentioned in the same sentence as her. But I feel like nowadays it's easy to be genuine and show your personality, whereas I don't think Marilyn had that opportunity. And clearly she had a dark side, and I don't have that."

The Mad Men star channeled Marilyn in a blond wig at a theme party with friends in West Hollywood this month.

Pam stepped out with a Marilyn-inspired do as she was leaving a restaurant in Hollywood last year.