She takes cues from another famous blonde.
Sidney Sweeney brought the power of Marilyn Monroe to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in a vintage dress previously worn by the “Some Like It Hot” star.
The 28-year-old “Euphoria” actress wore a figure-hugging Seal Chapman design that featured three-quarter sleeves and ruched detailing along the waist and sides.
A sparkling brooch accentuated her décolletage, and she completed her look with a diamond Octavia Elizabeth ring and ribbon-trimmed Ferragamo pumps ($1,090).
Monroe wore the same sexy dress on the April 7, 1952 cover of Life magazine. This was the first of many covers for the magazine. She also added a similar circular brooch to add some sparkle.
Chapman was the go-to designer for many mid-century screen sirens, including Monroe as well as Elizabeth Taylor, Jayne Mansfield, and Eva Gabor. The New York-based designer was beloved for her ability to flatter women’s bodies and accentuate their curves through expert draping and bias-cut work.
Sweeney’s paean to Old Hollywood is just the latest nod she’s made to her blonde predecessor in recent months. Stylist Molly Dixon dressed her in a custom Galia Lahav number for the December premiere of The Housemaid, a close rendition of Monroe’s iconic white halter dress in 1955’s The Seven Year Itch.
Last month, Sweeney shone on the Governors Awards red carpet wearing custom Miu Miu with a fresh bob styled in soft waves reminiscent of Monroe’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” days.
After Sunday’s event, Sweeney took the opportunity to show off her new lingerie line, Syrn, posting a selfie from her dressing room and showing off a phone case featuring the brand’s stickers.
On Monday, Mr. Sweeney wore a Canadian tuxedo and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange with American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein.
The “Anyone But You” actress has been an ambassador for the denim brand since July 2025, when she launched the controversial “Sidney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” campaign, which generated more than 40 billion impressions despite backlash over the word play on “jeans” vs. “genes.”
The cover line for Monroe’s life? “A Hollywood story.” The same goes for Sweeney.
