Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Marilyn Monroe on her birth centenary: 'She would have been 100 today'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined the worldwide celebration of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe's 100th birth anniversary with a touching social media tribute. Taking to her account on June 2, Priyanka shared a striking image of Monroe in a red dress and marked the milestone with warm words for one of cinema's most enduring icons. Let's take a look at PCJ's post.

Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Marilyn Monroe on her 100th anniversary

Sharing the post on her social media account, Priyanka Chopra wrote, "Happy heavenly birthday, Marilyn Monroe. She would have been 100 today," followed by many red heart emoticons.

The post, featuring Marilyn Monroe dressed in a stunning red outfit, quickly caught the attention of fans across the globe, underlining how her legacy continues to resonate across generations and geographies.

Who Was Marilyn Monroe?

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles. She remains one of the most celebrated and recognised figures in the history of Western cinema. She first burst onto the Hollywood scene with a breakout role in 1953's 'Niagara' and later dominated the 1950s box office with hits such as 'The Seven Year Itch' and 'Some Like It Hot'. Monroe remains the ultimate standard-bearer of Hollywood glamour, a woman who died in 1962 at the tragically premature age of 36 but who helped usher in a revved-up sensuality onscreen.

More about Priyanka Chopra

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is currently filming 'Varanasi', directed by acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The highly anticipated project also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. The film is among the most watched upcoming productions in Indian cinema. The action adventure is set to arrive in cinemas on April 7, 2027.

On the personal front, Priyanka is married to pop star Nick Jonas. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Jonas, via surrogacy in 2022.