Though and have a few things in common (they're both blonde, they're both beautiful and they both act), I've never actually thought of one while speaking about the other.
However, that will most likely change as 20th Century Fox has tapped Kidman in a remake of the 1953 Monroe classic . I guess you can call the original a classic, as it helped launch Monroe to movie stardom; then again, I feel Kidman is a far superior actress ..
. so it's not like I'm going all "How dare they touch a Marilyn Monroe film!"
1.
The lead role in "Millionaire" was actually not Marilyn Monroe but rather Lauren Bacall. Monroe and Betty Grable were in supporting roles. I think you could probably still have the trio of women -- or maybe cut it town to two so the main character has a roomie or confidant.
I see Kidman as more Bacall-ish than Monroe-like, at least in terms of the characters in this film. I do hope that while they're rehauling the script, they remove that dreadful line from the original film where one of the guys tells Bacall, "I know you better than you know yourself." Gag.
2. Well, Nicole did channel Marilyn in singing "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" in Moulin Rouge. And Jette's right, Bacall was the lead in the original, not Monroe.
..I wonder if the script reworkings will attempt to combine the two characters?
If Nicole takes the role a Marilyn-esque direction, I hope she doesn't play it as completely vapid dumb blonde--Marilyn's characters were only playing the part of the dumb blonde. (I'm fearing Bewitched- and Stepford Wives-level emptiness..
.)
3. Nicole Kidman sang Marilyn Monroe's 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' in Moulin Rouge (2001) -- and if you listen closely, she also sings a line or two from Madonna's 'Material Girl' in there, which is kind of a cute in-joke, since Madonna's music video was patterned after the scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) in which Marilyn sings her song.
4. I have been waiting FOREVER for a remake of this movie..
. Nicole as Marilyn??
Nah.. I think they should keep the trio with Ms.
Kidman in the Bacall role; she'd nail it spot on!!!
5. I have always thought that a blonde Molly Ringwald would make a better Marilyn Monroe than anyone else.
6.
Believe it or not, Betty Grable had the most screen time! Plus she was first in screen credits with Monroe second and Bacall third. Keep all 3 gals, with a blonde Drew Barrymore as Grable, Madonna as Monroe, and Kidman as Bacall.
Cheers~~
7. I don't like to say mean things, but in comparison, Nicole Kidman has a lot more class than Anna Nicole for the part of Marilyn Monroe. I really adore Anna Nicole, but we all know that she is a bit over the top for a part like that.
..~Virgohippiegirl
8.
Kidman would make a far better Bacall, she lacks the warmth and vulnerability that Marilyn had. Why not Scarlett Johansenn??
?
9. I really love Nicole, but she'd have to eat a burger or two to get the sexy, curves of Marilyn Monroe.
11. This is sacrilege! Despite her Oscar, Ms.
Kidman is a terrible actress. Might as well stick Mira Sorvino and Halle Berry in the movie too.
12.
I agree blonde Drew Barrymore as Grable, Madonna as Monroe, and Kidman as Bacall. these personalitys seem to fit more then kidmen as monroe i cant se it she not vulnerabil she has to strong of a personality
13. I dont think Nicole Kidman physically fits the part of Monroe.
..way too tall and thin.
..doesnt come across in any way shape or form as Monroe.
However, Charlese Theron would be great for Marilyn and leave Nicole for Bacall or whatever.
14. Nicole Kidman is one of our finest actresses of our time.
I believe she is the Kathrine Hepburn of her generation. She can play the young, the old, the innocent and yes, even the wayward woman trying to manipulate her man. Marilyn Monroe wasn;t known for her great acting (no disrespect)if you know what I mean but Kidman is not only beautiful, she is talented, classy and probably very very smart.
15. I think Nicole Kidman is perfect!!
If she had to, she could play anybody! She is the "Kathrine Hepburn" of our era. Diversified,talented with a unique abilty to play the young, the old and the naughty and the nice.
Who doesn't agree with that?
16. Ther is NO WAY Kidman should / could play the part of Monroe !
17. Julianne Moore for the Bacall role. Classy!
19. Scarlett Johannson as Marilyn Monroe Reise Witherspoon as Betty Grable please, 20. Nicole Kidman doesn't fit into the Monroe mold at all.
Charlize Theron has the sweet sexiness that was Marilyn. I see no one else in that role.
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