#39: Marilyn Monroe in a Potato Sack, 1951

The story of Marilyn Monroe and her response to a snarky reporter’s comment about her choice of dress is a great example of how to respond to criticism with grace and humor. In a time when women were often held to strict standards of beauty and femininity, Marilyn was an iconoclast who refused to conform to the expectations of others.

Her decision to wear a potato sack in response to the reporter’s comment was a brilliant move that proved her haters wrong and served as a powerful statement about the importance of self-confidence and self-love. Monroe’s willingness to challenge societal norms and expectations has inspired generations of women to embrace their individuality.