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Suzanne Likes It Hot: Dancing On Ice queen does Marilyn

Updated 15:00pm on 3 Jun 2008



Suzanne Shaw won't be the last and she's certainly not the first star to try and recreate Marilyn Monroe's iconic look.

The Dancing On Ice winner, 26, dons a bodice and tulle skirt in a bid to look the original 1950s bombshell.

Suzanne's image harks back to the Some Like It Hot actress's 1954 ballerina shoot for celebrated photographer Milton H. Greene.

Enlarge Suzanne Shaw Marilyn Monroe

Sitting pretty: Suzanne Shaw recreates Marilyn Monroe's famous 1954 shot

Marilyn famously chose to sit down for the photo shoot after realising the various outfits by designer Anne Klein didn't fit.

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In the iconic image, Marilyn struggles to contain her ample chest from spilling out of the ill-fitting bodice.

Former Hear'Say singer Suzanne, who celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago last night, admits she is a huge fan of Marilyn.

She said: 'I've always been a dedicated fan of Marilyn. I think she's one of the most beautiful women of all time and this is my favourite picture of her.

'I've collected Monroe memorabilia since I was seven - I've got a limited-edition doll, a limited-edition book and even a Marilyn-shaped salt and pepper set.

'As a youngster, I'd sit mesmerised in front of the TV watching black and white movies of Marilyn with my granddad - Some Like It Hot is my favourite.'

Marilyn is just one of several screen legends that Suzanne has posed as in a feature in this week's Hello! magazine.

Suzanne also recreates famous images of Rita Hayworth, Diana Dors, Grace Kelly and Doris Day.

A woman and her idol: Suzanne Shaw (left) tries to replicate Marilyn Monroe's (right) famous 'Ballerina Sitting' shot




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