Marilyn Monroe’s classic curls inspired red-carpet looks by Keke Palmer, Pamela Anderson and Cole Escola at the 2026 CFDA Awards. Each chose a different interpretation of the movie star’s signature hairstyle, pairing it with a distinct look of their own.
Palmer, who hosted the evening, wore her red hair in a voluminous bob with soft curls and a deep side part. The styling echoed the shape Monroe wore in films such as “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Palmer’s look accompanied a rare archival Bob Mackie dress originally created for Raquel Welch’s appearance on “The Cher Show.”
Anderson wore her platinum hair swept back from her face and set in tightly sculpted curls. She paired the hairstyle with glossy cherry-red lipstick and matching nail polish, giving the classic inspiration a modern finish.
Escola’s curls fell between Palmer’s and Anderson’s in style, shaped into a pageboy with a dramatic, exaggerated swoop. The three looks showed how Monroe’s familiar glamour could be reinterpreted through different personal styles.
Sources: Allure.