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Palm Springs Sets World Record with 1,037 Marilyn Monroe Look-Alikes Ahead of Centennial

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 1,000 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe filled downtown Palm Springs this weekend, setting a new world record as the city celebrated what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday on Monday. Organizers say a total of 1,037 participants took part in the gathering, easily surpassing the previous record of 254 people dressed as the legendary actress. The record-breaking crowd gathered around the city…

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Tribute for the 100th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe Brings Together over a Thousand Fans and Beats World Record; Images

More than a thousand people characterized as Marilyn Monroe gathered in the center of Palm Springs, California, and established a new Guinness world record for the biggest gathering of people dressed as the actress. The initiative took place on Saturday (30), on the eve of what would be the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood star and overcame the previous brand, of 254 participants, registered in Australia in 2020. Learn more: In the hundred yea…

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Today Would Have Been Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday - Here She Is Celebrated with a World Record

The iconic actor was praised by over 1,000 look-a-likes

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Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

·United Kingdom
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Palm Springs sets world record with 1,037 Marilyn Monroe look-alikes ahead of centennial

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 1,000 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe filled downtown Palm Springs this weekend, setting a new world record as the city celebrated what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday on Monday. Organizers say a total of 1,037 participants took part in the gathering, easily surpassing the previous record of 254 people dressed as the legendary actress. The record-breaking crowd gathered around the city…

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Marilyn Monroe look-alikes in Palm Springs shatter Guinness World Record

The previous record for Monroe look-alikes was 254, set in Brighton, Australia, in 2020.

·Los Angeles, United States
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See Marilyn Monroe fans break a Guinness World Record in Palm Springs

Palm Springs set a Guinness World Record with 1,037 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes in the same place on Sunday, May 30, 2026 at Downtown Park.

·Palm Springs, United States
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The Desert Sun broke the news in Palm Springs, United States on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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