Was Marilyn Monroe actually the same size as the average modern woman?
In short: Pop culture figures like Roseanne Barr and Elizabeth Hurley have often commented on Marilyn Monroe's weight. This video examines the common claim that Monroe wore a size 12 to 16, comparing historical perceptions to modern sizing systems.
The video addresses the persistent myth that Marilyn Monroe's body type matched the average American woman of today. While celebrities have suggested she was a size 16, the reality is quite different when viewed through the lens of contemporary clothing scales.
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