Ana De Armas Gives Us A Crash Course At The 2023 Oscars On How Not To Recreate An Iconic Look

Both of Ana De Armas' 2023 Oscars weekend gowns bore a loose resemblance to the iconic dress Marylin Monroe wore to sing "Happy Birthday" to President Kennedy in 1962. Of course, Kim Kardashian borrowed the actual dress from Ripley's Believe it or Not to wear to the 2022 Met Gala, though she received criticism for potentially damaging the historic gown.

De Armas wore a nude structured piece to Netflix's Oscars party. For the main event, she chose a Louis Vuitton gown in silver, with a sweetheart neckline and rhinestone embellishments similar to the original Monroe number. However, her second gown's scalloped edging was a divergence from Monroe's style, and De Armas' loose hair left audiences wanting more. Twitter complained that the stringy pieces in the front were less than flattering, and they certainly didn't look anything like Monroe's signature bob or finger waves. 

And while De Armas' ballgown gave a visual homage to the old Hollywood star, her understated makeup also failed to match Monroe's glamour. Though we might have hoped to see an attempt at Monroe's signature cat eye, De Armas' team opted for a glossed pink lip and matching toned blush and glittery eyeshadow.