These Actors Went Above And Beyond To Portray Historical Figures And The Resemblance Is Uncanny

Michelle Williams Was The Only Actress Considered To Play Marilyn Monroe

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When producers began casting for My Week With Marilyn, they only had Williams in mind for the role of Monroe. Williams called the task of playing an American icon like Monroe “daunting” but exciting.

Williams even worked with a dance choreographer to perfect Monroe’s signature walk.