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Anna Nicole Smith: Marilyn Monroe
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After a breast enlargement (Anna Nicole Smith insisted on having two implants inserted into each breast) and some cosmetic surgery, Anna was ready for the big time, and ironically, headed in the same direction as Marilyn Monroe. She entered the Playboy Cover Contest, and appeared on the cover of the magazine at the age of 24. Two years later, Anna was crowned 1993's Playmate of the Year, which although is an honor in itself, led Anna to bigger and better things.
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Celebrity model Anna Nicole Smith spent much of her life in the public eye thanks to her Guess ads, reality television show and marriage to an aging billionaire tycoon. Through interviews and rare footage, explore Smith's life, loves and legacy. Although she died while only in her 30s -- just like her idol Marilyn Monroe -- this former Playmate of the Year lived a life full of incredible highs and lows.
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Anna Nicole Smith was born on November 28, 1967 in Houston Texas. Her real name was Vickie Lynn Hogan. He favorite celebrity was Marilyn Monroe. She idolized Marilyn till the day Anna Nicole Smith died. Her life resembled Marilyn’s in so many ways. Anna Nicole even died of an overdose of drugs.
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Regardless, Anna (who then used several pseudonyms such as Nikki and Robin, before finally sticking to Anna Nicole) was discovered by a photographer, and quickly realized that she could use her body as a career tool. Since her childhood dream was to become the next Marilyn Monroe (her idol), Anna was inspired to make a name for herself.
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Smith has ... been featured in advertisements for the animal rights group PETA. Spoofing Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" segment in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a 2004 ad states "Gentlemen prefer fur-free blondes."[39] Due to her support of the anti-fur movement, in particular her criticism of Canadian seal hunting, PETA began a petition in memory of Smith to the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to end the annual tradition.[40] In another ad the following year, Smith posed with her dogs in a campaign against Iams dog food for their alleged cruelty to animals, as well as the manufacturer Proctor and Gamble, and sister company Eukanuba.[41]
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