Kim Kardashian Was Originally Denied Use of Marilyn Monroe's Dress

Kim was told she couldn't wear the dress to the Met Gala, but the museum changed their minds after she put in the work.

A Ripley's spokesman tells the website. A few months ago, Kim's team reached out after doing some research.

Kim and the Ripley reps weren't happy with how it fit her, and the museum denied its use. The dress is 60 years old so the fabric and seams need to be handled with care.

Kim came back to Ripleys a month later after losing some weight and it was a better fit.

Kim wore the actual dress to walk and take photos, but then changed into a replica for the actual event inside, and returned the OG to Ripley's.

We are told that Kim is making 2 donations to orgs in the area on the museum's behalf.

The dress is going to be on display at the Ripley's in Hollywood, CA, along with other accessories, starting on Memorial Day.