Trina & Marilyn Monroe Lookalike Debate Sparks Wild Celebrity Comparisons

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Trina, Marilyn Monroe
Who are two unlikely stars that you think favor one another?

It isn't uncommon for two celebrities to be deemed lookalikes, but the internet gave us a chin-scratcher this week. A bit of a debate was sparked on social media after someone shared the Trina looked like Marilyn Monroe. The person shared a side-by-side photo of the rapper and the actress and wrote that it was a resemblance they couldn't unsee. Later, the person added, "The K*nnedy family tried to end Marilyn and she came back reincarnated as an even badder b*tch. Let’s talk about it." And "talk about it" the internet did, indeed.

There were tens of thousands of responses on various social media platforms, including an overlay of the two picutres, and while the quick answer is to say the two women don't resemble each other at all, some people were convinced they harbored similarities. The chatter ignited a wildfire of celebrity comparisons, some of which are highly unlikely. Will Ferrell and Amy Schumer, Paula Jai Parker and Fairuza Balk, and Kerry Washington and Scarlett Johansson are just a few match-ups that had people scratching their heads. 

Check out a few reactions regarding Trina and Marilyn below along with other famous lookalike comparisons.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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