Most Controversial Celebrity Dresses of All Time
A dress can be just a a dress, but sometimes it's more. A dress can spark rumors about a relationship, or it can show the world a person's political beliefs. It can be an expression of identity, or it can just be a way to get people talking. From Old Hollywood to today, here are some of the most controversial, unique celebrity dresses of all time.
Marilyn Monroe on a movie set in 1954
The white dress scene from The Seven Year Itch is one of the most memorable movie moments of all time. But, apparently, this white dress also played a role in Marilyn Monroe's divorce from Joe DiMaggio. He reportedly stormed off the set during filming, because he felt it was an "exhibitionist" scene. Not long after, Marilyn filed for divorce.
Jayne Mansfield at a 1957 party
Sophia Loren was pictured giving some serious side-eye to Jayne Mansfield when she entered a Paramount Studios party in 1957 wearing this low-cut dress. Loren said of the famous photo, "I’m staring at her nipples because I am afraid they are about to come onto my plate. In my face you can see the fear. I’m so frightened that everything in her dress is going to blow — BOOM! — and spill all over the table."
Lizzy Gardiner at the 1995 Oscars
Costumer designer Lizzy Gardiner may not be a household name, but she definitely left an impression when she wore this dress made of American Express cards to the 1995 Academy Awards. Some thought it was clever, but Cosmopolitan called it one of the worst Oscar dresses ever.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammys
The former CEO of Google shared that there were so many searches for
photos of this dress after J.Lo wore it, that it inspired the company to
create Google Images. Lopez wore a version of this dress again in a 2020
fashion show for Versace, and she looked just as stunning as she did 20
years ago.
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