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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Meredith Clark

Kim Kardashian responds to Met Gala weight loss criticism: ‘Christian Bale can do it for a movie role’

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Kim Kardashian has addressed the controversy surrounding the rapid Met Gala weight loss she underwent to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s iconic Bob Mackie dress from 1962.

The 41-year-old reality star drew criticism when she arrived at the 2022 Met Gala in a gown made famous by Marilyn Monroe. The sheer dress was previously worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang to President John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday. As the 60-year-old dress could not be altered, Kardashian revealed to Vogue that she lost 16 pounds in three weeks in order to wear it to the Met Gala.

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