Marilyn Monroe will always be an icon in the entertainment industry. She had a certain alluring factor that made numerous men and women admire her for all that she was when she was still alive.

Here we feature some of the best actresses of today who can pass as a good look-a-like of the classic singer and actress.

Scarlett Johansson will not be missed in this list especially with the level of sex appeal that she shares with the late Monroe. It is impossible to not think of Monroe especially when you get to see her ads for Dolce & Gabbana.

Ashley Judd once portrayed the younger version of the star in the movie 'Norma, Jean & Marilyn' from way back 1996. It was a television movie project where Judd appeared in dreamy scenes that were way too surreal.

The late Anne Nicole Smith was once obsessed with mirroring the looks of Monroe. In fact, she lived her life being another version of the superstar. But everything came to an end with this dream when she passed away at the young age of 39 due to the dangerous mix of alcohol and some pills.

In this list, we also have Aussie actress, Poppy Montgomery who played the lead role for 'Blonde.' It was a mini series in 2000 which featured the secret life of Marilyn Monroe, focusing on her familial and failed romantic relationships. Poppy is also set to play J.K. Rowling in an upcoming movie about the life of the author of Harry Potter.

Of course, our list includes the most recent actress who played Marilyn and was even nominated for the Oscars, Michelle Williams.

Check out the slideshow for the rest of the female celebrities who can pass as a Marilyn Monroe look-a-like!

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