She’s giving iconic.
Ana de Armas gave a refined nod to Marilyn Monroe, who she portrays within the upcoming biopic “Blonde,” on the Venice Movie Competition this week.
Whereas selling the movie by director Andrew Dominik, the 34-year-old actress arrived on the competition in black Gianvito Rossi heels and a royal blue Louis Vuitton quantity, her micro-shorts paying homage to Monroe’s, Vogue reported.
The blond icon, who grew to become Hollywood’s epitome of intercourse within the Fifties, was recognized for occasionally sporting the pinup-inspired Daisy Dukes. Whereas de Armas’ shorts have been a bit longer, she nonetheless introduced Monroe’s basic model into the current day.
De Armas, who was born in Cuba, gave one other ode to Monroe whereas in Venice when she blew a kiss to the gang — a gesture nearly similar to Marilyn’s means of greeting followers.
Regardless of the A-list backlash the “Knives Out” actress acquired over her casting — particularly, critics spitting on her “unhealthy” accent — the Monroe property defended her being forged within the film, based mostly on Joyce Carol Oates’ 2000 novel.
Marc Rosen, the president of leisure at Genuine Manufacturers Group which owns the Marilyn Monroe Property, stated de Armas has “massive sneakers to fill.”
“Primarily based on the trailer alone, it seems like Ana was a terrific casting alternative as she captures Marilyn’s glamour, humanity, and vulnerability. We will’t wait to see the movie in its entirety,” he stated.
Even Brad Pitt, whose firm Plan B is producing the movie, known as de Armas “phenomenal” within the position.
“That’s a tricky gown to fill,” he stated of the movie. “It was 10 years within the making. It wasn’t till we discovered Ana that we may get it throughout the end line.”
“Blonde” debuts on Netflix on Sept. 28.
