Kim Kardashian is turning heads once again with a striking new hairstyle. On Saturday, June 20, the 45-year-old reality television star shared a collection of Instagram photos showcasing her latest look: a platinum blonde bob that evokes the timeless glamour of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.
Stepping Out in Beverly Hills
The SKIMS founder was also spotted in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday, June 19, debuting the chic hairstyle in public. Kardashian styled the platinum bob with soft, tousled waves and paired it with an elegant trench coat. She completed the sophisticated ensemble with oversized wraparound sunglasses, a Gucci handbag, and coordinating high heels.
Fans weren't the only ones impressed by Kardashian's dramatic makeover. Several of her close friends and family members flooded the comments section with praise.
Her sister, Khloé Kardashian, expressed her enthusiasm, writing, "Sexy time!!!! Super into this."
Actress Niecy Nash, Kardashian's All's Fair co-star, responded with a series of heart-eye emojis, while longtime friend La La Anthony added, "Love this," along with similar emoji-filled admiration.
A Longstanding Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
This isn't the first time Kardashian has drawn inspiration from Marilyn Monroe. One of her most memorable Monroe-inspired appearances came at the 2022 Met Gala, where she wore the legendary Jean Louis gown Monroe famously donned while singing "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
© Getty Images for The Met Museum/Although Kardashian only wore the original dress briefly for photographs before changing into a replica, the appearance sparked widespread discussion. Critics accused her of damaging the historic garment, while Monroe's estate suggested the late actress would have appreciated the tribute.
Reflecting on the 2022 Met Gala Look
Years later, Kardashian revealed that her biggest regret about the Met Gala ensemble had nothing to do with the controversial dress.
In a TikTok video posted on May 8, she joined makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic and hairstylist Chris Appleton to reflect on the beauty look they created for the event. The team jokingly revisited Kardashian's platinum blonde hair transformation, which had been styled into a sleek, pulled-back bun.
Dedivanovic recalled Appleton discussing the makeup details, prompting a playful exchange about whether the makeup or hair had been the defining feature of the look.
Kardashian firmly defended the hairstyle, saying it was the focal point of the entire appearance and admitting she still thinks about it regularly. She suggested that the team's attention may have been divided at the time because they were preparing multiple members of the Kardashian family for the event.
Looking Back with Humor
Kardashian also revealed that she had been warned against recreating Monroe's signature hairstyle because some people feared it would make her resemble a wax figure.
While revisiting photos from the event, she jokingly criticized the final result, laughing that everyone involved had made mistakes. Despite her lighthearted hindsight, the look remains one of the most talked-about fashion moments of her career.
With her newly debuted platinum bob, Kardashian appears to be revisiting her admiration for Monroe's classic style—this time with a fresh and modern twist.
