Oscar Nominee Michelle Williams and Other Actresses That Have Channeled Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe continues to be an iconic role for actresses.

Michelle Williams just received her third Academy Award nomination this morning for her portrayal of icon Marilyn Monroe in "My Week With Marilyn," a story based on the journal of Sir Lawrence Olivier's assistant during the filming of the comedy, "The Prince and The Showgirl."

Monroe's breathy voice, sultry moves, and child-like vulnerability has been adapted for the screen in several different stories based on her life. Actresses have been excited to portray the former movie star's iconic look and mannerisms in photo shoots, movies, and music videos.

So who else has channeled Marilyn Monroe on the screen? Here's a list of five other actresses who along with Williams brought Marilyn to life once again.

Poppy Montgomery - "Blonde"

The "Without A Trace" actress embodied Marilyn for this made for TV movie based on the Joyce Carol Oates novel. This movie will be remade for the big screen starring Naomi Watts next year.

Mira Sorvino - "Norma Jean and Marilyn"

Academy Award winner Sorvino gave a critically acclaimed performance as the glamorous alter ego of the complex character that was Marilyn in this HBO movie.

Ashley Judd - "Norma Jean and Marilyn"

Judd became a star in this break out role as the younger Norma Jean Baker before she became Marilyn Monroe, that haunted the glamorous transformation throughout the movie. Audience! s were i ntrigued by this new portrayal of a Hollywood legend.

Barbara Niven - "The Rat Pack"

Niven donned the platinum wig and ruby red lips in this movie about the controversial lives of the famous star group of the 1960's. Niven portrayed Monroe in her later days, as her life was becoming more chaotic before her death.

Catherine Hicks - "Marilyn, The Untold Story"

You might remember her as the mom in seven seasons of "Seventh Heaven" on TV, but Hicks won critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination back in 1980 for her portrayal of the screen siren in this made for TV movie.

Michelle Williams is the first actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for playing legendary actress Marilyn Monroe, but it's a role that has been duplicated and interpreted by actresses for almost 50 years now. Who was your favorite adaptation of Monroe?

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