Kim Kardashian criticised over Marilyn Monroe dress diet for Met Gala

05.05.2022, 11:45 bbc.com

Kim Kardashian has been accused of sending a damaging message about dieting, after saying she had lost 1st 2lb (7.3kg) in three weeks to fit into a dress once worn by Marilyn Monroe. The reality-TV star said it had been "such a challenge", adding: "I didn't starve myself - but I was so strict." Nichola Ludlam-Raine, of the British Dietetic Association, said portraying such a regime was "irresponsible". Kardashian wore the crystal-embellished gown to the Met Gala, on Monday. Monroe wore it when she sang Happy Birthday to US President John F Kennedy, in 1962. She gave details of her diet and fitness regime to fashion magazine Vogue.