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On the set of her latest film Ballerina, Ana de Armas hosts her 16th birthday party for her beloved dog Elvis: 'I love you beyond words'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 14, 2024
Ana de Armas is honoring the birthday of one of her four-legged family members. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday and posted a series of snaps of the party held in honor of her beloved little white furry pooch on the set of her new film Ballerina. In the first picture showing her dog a rub on his tiny chest as he stood on a table next to his birthday cake with '16' candles on top of it, part of it can be seen. The proud doggie mom also had 'Sweet 16 Elvis' written in white on top of the sweet treat, resembling two-tone brown icing and dark chocolate on the top. 'I love you beyond words,' she captioned the image, 'Happy birthday Elvis, my sweet boy.'

Ana de Armas reveals secret to accurately recreating Marilyn Monroe movie scenes for Blonde biopic

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 4, 2023
Ana de Armas narrated how she was able to recreate Marilyn Monroe scenes while promoting her film Blonde on Tuesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy, 48, asked the 34-year-old actress, while looking stunning in a long black dress with a high slit, if she had to film every take 'a thousand times' to get it correct. Well, a lot of times,' Andrew is an amazing filmmaker and also extremely precise, so it was really important for him and me and every department to really nail these recreations,' said Ana, referring to Blonde producer Andrew Dominik, 55.

Other biopics that were met with skepticism were a big disappointment as viewers screamed Blonde

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2022
Fans blasted Andrew Dominik's Marilyn Monroe film on Netflix, starring Ana de Armas as "cruel and heartbreaking," but other biopics from recent years have opened to a lukewarm reception.

This Week in SARAH VINE: Netflix's Blonde is mesmerizingly sad and beautiful, just like Marilyn s

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 7, 2022
My Television Week is a cable television showbiz magazine distributed in the United States. Joyce Carol Oates' fictional - and I emphasize the word fictional - biography of Marilyn Monroe has sparked quite a lot of controversy. It has been chastised for its violent sex scenes, as well as its slew of deft depictions of a woman whose life is still revered as a hero 60 years after her death. In reality, director Andrew Dominik's film was certainly not more appropriate, at least in my opinion. It's achingly, mesmerizingly beautiful, but it's so sad to watch. Marilyn herself. This is the tale of a young, lonely, abused, and scared child who aspired to be one of the world's most popular, most coveted women - but who in her heart never forgot her past. Marilyn isn't a real person in Blonde; she's an avatar for Norma Jeane Mortenson, a sleight of lips, a memento of masculinity, a slave to Hollywood's money-making machine. The tale here is about how Norma Jeane attempted to defeat Marilyn and failed to do so; how the monster she created later consumed her. Of course, it might be full baloney as a concept, but that doesn't mean it's not worth watching.

Marilyn Monroe, starring Ana de Armas, places second on Netflix's Global Top 10 charts as Marilyn Monroe finishes in second place

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
After debuting last week on Netflix, Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde took second place on the charts. According to an article published on Tuesday by Deadline, the 34-year-old actress portrays Marilyn in the film directed by Andrew Dominik and that, according to Netflix's Global Top 10 chart, the film was watched for 37,340,000 hours. When Blonde premiered last month at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, it received a 14-minute standing ovation.

The other biopics that were not received with skepticism were the one in which viewers blast Marilyn Monroe's film Blonde

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 4, 2022
Fans slammed Andrew Dominik's Marilyn Monroe film on Netflix, starring Ana de Armas as "cruel and heartbreaking," but other biopics from recent years have opened to a lukewarm reception. Many viewers have been left disappointed by Grace Kelly's 2014 film describing Freddie Mercury's fluid sexuality in Bohemian Rhapsody (bottom right) and allegations of "blackface" and colourism (right).

The Truth from the Fiction in Netflix's "Blonde" is separated from the fiction

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 28, 2022
Ana de Armas' appearance in "Blonde," the latest film starring Marilyn Monroe, is more inspired by the legendary actor's life than it is a retelling of her life. However, there are parts of her biography that are very close to the truth. In an interview published on September 27th, director Andrew Dominik said that the film is an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' book of the same name, and that the reason for the decision to adapt it is because there are so many factual updates to the tale, as he explains. "I've read everything there is to hear about Marilyn Monroe," he said. I've met people who knew her. I've done a lot of research. But in the end, it's about the book. The book itself is about adapting the reader's feelings. I see the film as Joyce's interpretation of Marilyn, which is also Joyce's.

BRIAN VINER's review: A believable Marilyn Monroe... and some brutal truths laid bare

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 27, 2022
MAYBE VINER: As a twentieth-century icon whose name is still subject to rumour, gossip, and intrigue, British VINER is arguably Diana, Princess of Wales, is perhaps the only one who has a candle in the wind to Marilyn Monroe as a twentieth-century icon whose fame, fame, and admiration are still subjected to rumour, gossip, and intrigue. When they died, they were both 36 years old. Judging by the commotion surrounding Blonde, the opulent Netflix film that spans for the best part of three hours, the enduring fascination may be growing. The film is a recreation of Joyce Carol Oates' book, a fictionalized account of Monroe's life, which ran to more than 700 pages. I read it once on holiday but wanted another holiday after finishing it. It had been a long road to get to the beach. So, the film is in many ways the film is the best representation. Andrew Dominik wrote The Assassination Of Jesse James (2006), which was applauded by some but left others scratching their heads. He works in a brand of whimsy that is given a full throttle in Blonde, yet I loved it more than I expected.

At the San Sebastian Film Festival, Ana de Armas puts on a leggy film

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2022
Ana de Armas put on a slew of appearances at the 70th San Sebastian Film Festival 2022 in Spain on Friday. As she arrived on the red carpet in a Louis Vuitton ensemble, the 34-year-old actress exuded glamour. Ana was upbeat as she paraded her stuff before posing up a storm for the cameras.

In "Blonde," Ana de Armas' Real Dog Portrays Marilyn Monroe's Pup

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 22, 2022
Ana de Armas starred on "Blonde": her dog, Elvis, had a familiar, furious look. The actress revealed that she portrays Marilyn Monroe's dog, Mafia, in the forthcoming Netflix biopic alongside Adrien Brody, Sara Paxton, and Bobby Cannavale, among others. De Armas teased that Elvis shot two scenes but one of them was cut off, leaving one's appearance as vital to the plot. "I don't know how to feel as I watch it." Of course, it's a very serious, important scene in the film." "I'm just looking at him and I'm melting at the same time," she said.

Ana de Armas says it's 'disgusting' that nudity from Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde will 'go viral'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 21, 2022
Ana de Armas has said it is 'disgusting' that the nudity from her much-anticipated Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde, which is rated NC-17, will go viral on the internet. On the front page of the latest issue of Variety magazine, the 34-year-old Cuban and Spanish actress discussed how she would react if clips of her nude body circulate around the globe. Ana was unprompted when she brought the subject up, but she maintained that the context was crucial in order to prevent the conversation from going viral.' 'And it's disgusting.' It's upsetting only to think about it. You can't really control what they do and how they take things out of context; I can't control it; I don't think it gave me second thoughts; it just gave me a bad feeling to think about the future of those clips.'

In a Blonde biopic that will be available on Netflix, Ana de Armas reports that Elvis played Marilyn Monroe's pooch

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 21, 2022
When promoting Marilyn Monroe's dog on Tuesday on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Ana de Armas revealed that her dog Elvis was used to represent Marilyn Monroe's dog. In the film directed Andrew Dominik, 54, the 34-year-old Cuban actress was asked by Seth, 48, about a "dramatic scene with a dog."

Ana de Armas addresses Marilyn Monroe's racy new rifle

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2022
Ana de Armas is having her own Blonde moment. Ana is now working on embracing the fame that comes with it, as the 34-year-old actress astounded critics with her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the forthcoming fictional portrayal of the icon's life. The actor is gracing the front cover of AnOther's Fall/Winter issue, which includes an in-depth interview with the A-list actor and reveals her versatility in a variety of poses in a glamorous pictorial.

Ana de Armas glows in a charcoal sequined suit at a Late Show taping to promote new film Blonde

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2022
Ana de Armas grinned ear to ear on Monday as she was welcomed by adoring followers outside a taping of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The 34-year-old Cuban-born actress was on the late-night show to promote her forthcoming dark drama Blonde, in which she portrays a fantasy interpretation of Marilyn Monroe based on Joyce Carol Oates' widely known book of the same name. The Knives Down actress was unmissable as she refused to pose for the crowd thanks to her chic three-piece charcoal suit, which was encased in glittering sequins.

Ana de Armas looks chic in a gold patterned dress as she steps out in New York City

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2022
Ana de Armas was the picture of sophistication as she stepped out in New York City on Monday. The Cuban and Spanish actress, 34, wore a chic long-sleeve patterned dress with a bow at the neck and belted in at the waist, as well as two pairs of open-to-gold heels. Blonde, the actress, was photographed walking with Andrew Dominik, 54, who is in town supporting her new film.

Ana de Armas's chic black pantsuits stand out at a Blonde screening in NYC

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 18, 2022
Ana de Armas seemed polished when entering Netflix's Blonde NYC Tastemaker Screening on Saturday. The actress, who has received critical esteem for her portrayal of the late Hollywood actress, has rocked a massive black blazer with chic silk lapels. She tucked into a pair of black slacks over a black button-up blouse.

Ana De Armas has been nominated for an Academy Award after critics applaud her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2022
With Venice and Toronto taking place and London set to open next month, film festivals have resurfaced. Ana De Armas has already been nominated for an Oscar for her role as Marilyn Monroe in the biopic Blonde. Critics lauded the actress' role in the film, which received a 14-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival following its premiere.

Ana de Armas' transformation into Marilyn Monroe is the inspiration behind her Marilyn Monroe transformation

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 16, 2022
Marilyn Monroe — old or young — is one of the few Hollywood celebrities well-known as Marilyn Monroe. The Netflix's "Blonde" series, which debuts on September 28, is a fictionalized historical drama about her life, and it criticizes that she was "watched by all" but "seen by none." Ana de Armas plays Monroe in the film's debut, from Norma Jeane Baker to the "blonde bombshell" the world has come to know. The hair and makeup teams on "Blonde" were under a lot of pressure to get Monroe's look exactly right, as with any series or film based on real people (such as "Pam & Tommy" and "Elvis" for the most recent examples. Tina Roesler Kerwin, film's makeup department chief, "If you're making someone into a real person, your goal is to try and get as close as possible." Monroe's signature look is truly iconic, so the beauty teams had a lot of material to work with. "We spent a good deal of the film in more of her classic looks, and virtually everybody knows what it looks like," Kerwin says.

Adrien Brody cuts a dapper figure as he joins girlfriend Georgina Chapman at the Blonde premiere

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2022
Adrien Brody arrived on Tuesday night and joined his very glamorous girlfriend Georgina Chapman to the Blonde premiere at Hollywood's historic Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. In a black tuxedo and navy shirt, the actor walked the red carpet with his fashion designer girlfriend, 46, who stunned in an emerald dipped hem gown. Adrien, Marilyn Monroe's third husband, the playwright Arthur Miller in the film centered around the late blonde bombshell, teamed his chic outfit with a black bow tie and shiny black brogues.

At the premiere of Blonde in Los Angeles, Hayden Panettiere stuns in a ravishing red trouser suit

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2022
On Tuesday evening, Hayden Panettiere made a heartfelt return to the red carpet as she attended the premiere of the new Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde in Los Angeles. When recognizing Marilyn's turbulent life and tragically premature death, the actress, 33, looked stunning in a chic flame red trouser suit. She complemented her black strappy heels, while an elegant clutch was her only accessory of note as she welcomed onlookers before heading inside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

At the Blonde premiere in Hollywood, Ana de Armas channels Marilyn Monroe in a gold-and-silver halter dress

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2022
Ana de Armas walked the red carpet of her latest film Blonde's premiere appeared to be inspired by classic Hollywood glamour. In a sizzling gold-and-silver halter dress with a plunging neckline reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's classic work of the same name, the 34-year-old actress appeared in the premiere at Hollywood's legendary Chinese Theatre in a sizzling gold-and-silver halter dress with a plunging neckline. The film follows a version of the screen icon's ascension from her humble roots as Norma Jeane Mortenson to Marilyn Monroe, a leading actress with a dark history of heroin use and sometimes intimate relationships with men with her conduct.

In a NC-17 rated Blonde biopic, actresses who have played Marilyn Monroe as Ana de Armas stars

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2022
Ana de Armas (top left), 34, appears in Blonde, which has already sparked controversy over de Armas' accent, despite being accused of the NC-17 rating plus fan complaints. Catherine Hicks (top right) was nominated for an Emmy for Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980) and Michelle Williams received an Oscar nomination for My Week With Marilyn (2011). However, the majority of actors who attempted to take on the movie icon's on-screen reciti from critics and a lukewarm reception from viewers. Mira Sorvino (bottom left) and Kelli Garner (bottom right) did not fully understand the role because of the pressures that came with being the legendary icon. Poppy Montgomery idolized Marilyn as a girl and her mother told her it was the role she had been 'preparing for her entire life'

In reviews of X-rated Marilyn Monroe's biopic Blonde 14 minute standing ovation, Ana de Armas was lauded

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 10, 2022
Ana de Armas, Andrew Dominik's Marilyn Monroe film, had its world premiere on Thursday night at the Venice International Film Festival. The nearly three-hour epic is based on Joyce Carol Oates' work of biographical fiction and delves into the Hollywood icon's personal and private lives. De Armas, a Cuban immigrant, worked with a dialect coach for a year to prepare for the job. Many commentators seem to have been captivated by de Armas' performance and film as a whole.

In a stunning fishnet ensemble at the Blonde premiere, Tessa Thompson shows off her impeccable taste in a dazzling fishnet ensemble

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2022
Tessa Thompson, 38, displayed her impeccable style on Thursday at the Blonde premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, demonstrating her fresher blonde locks. When styling her unusual new hair straight, she sported a glamorous makeup look with a shiny nude lip.