Greatest Blondes of All Time: SN #8

[michelej1]

Clairol commissioned a poll of the greatest blondes of all time [since it's Clairol, I wonder if natural blondes were eligible] and Stevie made the cut.

25 August 2010 05:45:26 AM , Contact Music

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/greatest-blonde-marilyn-monroe_1161622

Marilyn Monroe - Greatest Blonde Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe has beaten a host of famous beauties to be named the greatest blonde of all time.


Marilyn Monroe has been named the greatest blonde of all time.

The late screen legend beat off stiff competition from a host of modern beauties, including Cameron Diaz, Madonna and Scarlett Johansson, to be awarded the title in a new poll.

In second place was actress Grace Kelly - who famously married Prince Rainier III of Monaco - French beauty Brigitte Bardot was third, while Cameron came fourth.

A spokesman for Clairol Nice 'n Easy - the company which commissioned One Poll to carry out the survey - said: "Marilyn Monroe has always been known for her iconic blonde hair.

"But it's amazing to think that even now, almost half a century after her death, she has still beaten modern blondes to the top spot.

"Her hair is synonymous with 1950s glamour but it has stood the test of time against hair styles and colours which have come and gone over the years."

Other platinum stars to make the top twenty include Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks who came eighth, Blondie singer Debbie Harry in tenth spot, Madonna made it to eleventh place, while Gwen Stefani took fourteenth place.

Marilyn became an icon after her tragic death in 1962 and had relationships with a string of famous men during her life, including playwright Arthur Miller - who was one of her three husbands - and allegedly US President John F. Kennedy.


Greatest Blondes of All Time, according to One Poll:


1. Marilyn Monroe

2. Grace Kelly

3. Brigitte Bardot

4. Cameron Diaz

5. Holly Willoughby

6. Joanna Lumley

7. Scarlett Johansson

8. Stevie Nicks

9. Olivia Newton-John

10. Debbie Harry

11. Madonna

12. Doris Day

13. Goldie Hawn

14. Gwen Stefani

15. Denise Van Outen

16. Barbara Windsor

17. Honor Blackman

18. Tess Daly

19. Charlize Theron

20. Paris Hilton

[SuiteShangriLa]

well if Madonna is eligible...then our Stevie is for sure...:laugh:

Paris Hilton!

[GypsySorcerer]

Where is Veronica Lake?

I think Stevie looks best with blondish-brown hair, as apposed to the lighter color she's had for the past several years. I really liked her hair during the TISL era. :thumbsup:

[Tango]

Clairol commissioned a poll of the greatest blondes of all time [since it's Clairol, I wonder if natural blondes were eligible] and Stevie made the cut.


Your comments remind me of an old Dolly Parton quote:

"Blonde jokes don't bother me because I know I'm not dumb, and I know I'm not blonde." ;)

[GypsySorcerer]

^^^^ Love Dolly. Speaking of her, why isn't she on the list?

[DefDumbandBlond]

Why in the world are Cameron Diaz and Scarlett Johnson whatever :laugh: above the likes of Stevie and Debbie. :confused:

Paris Hilton? WTF. :eek:

[michelej1]

^^^^ Love Dolly. Speaking of her, why isn't she on the list?

Well, we've seen her in only wigs. So, I'm guessing those must not make the cut.

Michele

[GypsyBlueEyes]

She's definitely my favorite blonde :thumbsup:

Love that Jojo Lummers made the list as well :)

[Silver Springs]

How in the hell did Holly What's-her-face chart above Stevie and Debbie Harry? That is a strange thing...

[michelej1]

How in the hell did Holly What's-her-face chart above Stevie and Debbie Harry? That is a strange thing...

Indeed. I can't believe that people just named some of these women off of the top of their heads. They must have been shown a picture of Holly Whatever and they picked her from the photo. You cannot tell me that they spontaneously uttered her name themselves.

Michele

[Artemis]

Indeed. I can't believe that people just named some of these women off of the top of their heads. They must have been shown a picture of Holly Whatever and they picked her from the photo. You cannot tell me that they spontaneously uttered her name themselves.

Michele

I bet they showed pictures, most men would pick Holly, my cousin calls her "Holly Willoboobies"

[Silver Springs]

I bet they showed pictures, most men would pick Holly, my cousin calls her "Holly Willoboobies"

That would be Keith Lemon's fault, that little nickname. I don't like the guy so we should blame him for this countdown, just to put a face to the annoyance :P

[Jondalar]

that poll does show Stevie's popularity and icon status though. She is the highest rock and roll star on list