Marilyn Monroe is again at The Lexington Resort—or no less than, a wax reproduction of her is!
Madame Tussauds New York is lending its iconic statue of the blonde bombshell— together with that of her ex, Yankees Corridor-of-Famer Joe DiMaggio—to the residency they as soon as occupied collectively.
Suite 1806 at The Lexington Resort, Autograph Assortment was the limited-time marital dwelling of the duo whereas the actress filmed The Seven Yr Itch. It was at this location the place one scandalous evening’s feud in the summertime of 1954 prompted the couple’s break up, finally ending their 274-day marriage.
House, candy dwelling! The Monroe wax determine returns to The Lexington Resort Suite 1806.
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From August 4-17, friends can work together with each wax figures within the foyer of the fashionable Artwork Deco-inspired house.
“Madame Tussauds has all the time been identified for creating immersive encounters with probably the most beloved celebrities, and there’s actually no extra iconic face in popular culture historical past than Marilyn Monroe,” Normal Supervisor of Madame Tussauds NY Joerg Hanel mentioned.
He continued: “What higher location for an interactive expertise than the precise place Marilyn and Joe as soon as known as dwelling? Partnering with The Lexington Resort to recreate their ‘steamy blow up’ harkens again to the wealthy tabloid-esque legacy of Marie Tussaud herself, creating wax figures of Europe’s well-known and notorious.”
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The Marilyn Monroe wax determine recreates a well-known picture of the icon from the Norma Jeane Suite at The Lexington Resort.
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Guests may even guide suite 1806—now known as the Norma Jeane Suite—on the lodge.
Impressed by the couple, who ultimately did reconcile after their fiery final argument and remained associates till Monroe’s 1962 demise, the 600-square-foot Hollywood glam suite with personal balcony is outfitted with luxe velvet and silk furnishings, monogrammed Dorothy Draper cocktail glasses and a shocking self-importance. The separate bed room is full with a king mattress—simply as within the Fifties.
The historic lodge is situated on Lexington Avenue and East forty eighth Avenue in NYC, in case you wish to cease by and seize a selfie with the pair!
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