Marilyn Monroe Wax Statue Appears in NYC Building Where She Used to Live
Marilyn Monroe is back at The Lexington Hotel—or at least, a wax replica of her is!
Madame Tussauds New York is lending its iconic statue of the blonde bombshell— along with that of her ex, Yankees Hall-of-Famer Joe DiMaggio—to the residency they once occupied together.
Suite 1806 at The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection was the limited-time marital home of the duo while the actress filmed The Seven Year Itch. It was at this location where one scandalous night's feud in the summer of 1954 prompted the couple's split, ultimately ending their 274-day marriage.
Press Release: The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
From August 4-17, guests can interact with both wax figures in the lobby of the modern Art Deco-inspired space.
“Madame Tussauds has always been known for creating immersive encounters with the most beloved celebrities, and there’s really no more iconic face in pop culture history than Marilyn Monroe,” General Manager of Madame Tussauds NY Joerg Hanel said.
He continued: “What better location for an interactive experience than the actual place Marilyn and Joe once called home? Partnering with The Lexington Hotel to recreate their ‘steamy blow up’ harkens back to the rich tabloid-esque legacy of Marie Tussaud herself, creating wax figures of Europe’s famous and infamous.”
Press Release: The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection
Visitors can even book suite 1806—now called the Norma Jeane Suite—at the hotel.
Inspired by the couple, who eventually did reconcile after their fiery last argument and remained friends until Monroe's 1962 death, the 600-square-foot Hollywood glam suite with private balcony is outfitted with luxe velvet and silk furnishings, monogrammed Dorothy Draper cocktail glasses and a stunning vanity. The separate bedroom is complete with a king bed—just as in the 1950s.
The historic hotel is located on Lexington Avenue and East 48th Street in NYC, in case you want to stop by and grab a selfie with the pair!
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