Over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe impersonators gathered in Palm Springs for the centennial

On 30 May, over one thousand people dressed as Marilyn Monroe gathered in Palm Springs, California, to celebrate the Hollywood icon's 100th birthday. The mass event brought together fans from around the world.

On 30 May, a unique celebration took place in Palm Springs, California: more than a thousand people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to commemorate the Hollywood legend's 100th birthday.

Participants flooded downtown Palm Springs, wearing iconic Monroe costumes — white dresses, blonde wigs and red lips. The event became a visually stunning spectacle, with Monroe's image repeated across thousands of different people.

Marilyn Monroe, whose real name was Norma Jeane Mortenson, was born on 1 June 1926 and died tragically in 1962 at just 36 years old. She remains one of the most recognizable pop culture icons in the world, with her legacy continuing to influence fashion, art and entertainment.