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The dress was featured in one of the most memorable cinema images of the 20th Century from The Seven Year Itch and has since found its way to actress Debbie Reynold's memorabilia collection.
Debbie had intended to have the dress as part of a museum, along with costumes worn with Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Madonna – but the project never came to fruition. "I wanted to build a museum for the public, which I was never able to raise the money for. That's why you are seeing this auction. I think it's sad, but I think it's the only way it can happen," Debbie said.
Instead, the frock has gone to an anonymous bidder for a hefty R31 million.
For old time's sake, here's the scene where the dress featured:
Paying R31 million for Marilyn's dress...
Debbie had intended to have the dress as part of a museum, along with costumes worn with Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Madonna – but the project never came to fruition. "I wanted to build a museum for the public, which I was never able to raise the money for. That's why you are seeing this auction. I think it's sad, but I think it's the only way it can happen," Debbie said.
Instead, the frock has gone to an anonymous bidder for a hefty R31 million.
For old time's sake, here's the scene where the dress featured:
Paying R31 million for Marilyn's dress...
