Kim Kardashian Addresses Alleged Damage to Marilyn Monroe's Dress
The iconic 1962 Jean Louis gown, last auctioned for $5 million, reportedly suffered a sizable tear in the right strap, several missing crystals, and stretching around the back seam after Kim Kardashian wore it. The event took place at the 2022 Met Gala.
Lie Detector Session with Teyana Taylor
On Monday, Kim Kardashian faced questioning while connected to a lie detector during a Vanity Fair video with her All's Fair castmate, singer and actress Teyana Taylor. Taylor asked twice:
“Did you whoop Marilyn Monroe's dress?”
Each time, the 45-year-old SKIMS CEO calmly responded with a firm No. Taylor pressed further:
“So you're saying that it got to you already whooped?”
Kim replied:
“I don't know how it got to me, but it's perfect now.”
Further Questions and Kim's Reaction
Taylor continued her interrogation:
“So when you tried it on, what was the dress giving?”
Kim denied causing damage twice but eventually cracked a smile, saying:
“You're gonna cost me like $10M in insurance. Let's move on!”
She then looked to the polygraph operator, Stephanie Jackson, who confirmed:
“All of it is true.”
Summary
Kim Kardashian faced tough questions about the condition of Marilyn Monroe’s dress after the 2022 Met Gala but maintained her innocence while acknowledging insurance concerns.
Author's Note
This exchange highlights the tension between celebrity fashion moments and the risks involved with wearing priceless vintage gowns.