Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley (1930's-1977) is one of the world's greatest and most famous pop culture.and sex figures, doubling as an iconic, legendary, influential and controversial figure in music.

Charisma, charm, rebellion, defiance, youth and sex appeal are some of the notable qualities that make Elvis Presley an iconic sex symbol.

Elvis Presley also has sex, rebellion and the post-war American experience.

Tupelo, Mississippi is where Elvis Presley was born, while Memphis, Tennessee is his hometown.

Rhythm & blues, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock are Elvis Presley's main music genres.

Pop, rhythm & blues, soul, funk, rock, hip-hop and dance-pop are some modern music genres being influenced by older ones, like jazz and swing, all due to Elvis Presley's influence.

Furthermore, Elvis Presley's life is cut short by tragedy.

Unconventionality and mystery both surround Elvis Presley's life, career and death.

Still, Elvis Presley's influence on Western pop culture is without question, with his legacy extending across films, fashion and youth trends.

Unconfined to being a sex symbol, Elvis Presley is also a cultural icon for teens and young adults.

Elvis Presley, with his charisma, his hip-shaking moves and his raw and soulful singing voice, shocks post-war America (its era marked by conservative norms). 

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) is, like Elvis Presley, one of the world's most famous pop culture and sex symbols and an iconic, legendary, influential and controversial figure in beauty and fashion.

Some Marilyn Monroe trademarks are her platinum blonde hair in curls, her full red lips/blue eyes, her beauty mark, her soft, whispery and breathy voice, her curvaceous figure and her gaze.

Charisma, charm, beauty, grace, youth, innocence, humour, wit, vulnerability and sex appeal are some enduring qualities making Marilyn Monroe an iconic sex symbol.

Likewise, Marilyn Monroe exudes sex, rebellion and the post-war American experience.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is the quintessential and ultimate American and global sex symbol of the 20th century.

Unconfined to being an actress, Marilyn Monroe is also a fashion model and a singer.

Norma Jeane Mortenson is the birth name for Marilyn Monroe, while Norma Jeane Baker serves as her baptized name.

June 1, 1926 is when Marilyn Monroe was born under the sign of a Gemini zodiac, meaning that she is definitely one of the greatest and most famous pop culture icons born with the Gemini.

August 4, 1962 is when Marilyn Monroe died during the time of the sign of a Leo zodiac, which means that she is one of the greatest and most famous pop culture icons who died during the Leo sign.

Los Angeles, California is where Marilyn Monroe was born and raised.

Brentwood, also based in Los Angeles, is where Marilyn Monroe died.

Many girls have been attractive to Marilyn Monroe for her sexy looks, voice, feel and others.

Ever since her August 1962 death, Marilyn Monroe's influence has endured, extending her legacy to modern media forms, like films, television, fashion, beauty, music and others.

Plus, many girls/women have drawn inspiration from Marilyn Monroe's look, style and persona.

Besides her immense fame, Marilyn Monroe's life is also marked by struggles, such as mental health issues, substance abuse and marriage collapses.

Unconventionality and mystery both surround Marilyn Monroe's life, career and death.

Still in all, Marilyn Monroe's influence on Western pop culture is always undisputed, with her legacy extending across music, fashion and youth trends.

Marilyn Monroe is a sexy, sultry and sensual girl for her looks, her charisma, her charm, her soft and breathy voice and her complex blend of persona, vulnerability and resilience.

Known as the blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe's image and legacy as a legendary sex icon remains significantly strong worldwide, as does her complex personal life.

With a rags-to-riches story, Marilyn Monroe is always a beautiful, gorgeous and charismatic woman.

Despite being a white woman, Marilyn Monroe is also friendly to African-Americans.

Though she is known for her iconic dresses and glamorous approach, Marilyn Monroe also has a more casual and androgynous look with swimsuits, midriff-baring tops and jeans.

In addition, Marilyn Monroe uses flirtatious gestures, such as sticking out a tongue, licking/biting lips, doing a sexy and sultry gaze/stare and using a suggestive, slightly open-mouth pose.

On-camera or in interviews, Marilyn Monroe has her capacity to smile, laugh and giggle in a sexual manner, due to her charismatic persona blending childlike innocence and allure.

For Marilyn Monroe, her beauty and premature death contribute to her status as an iconic figure.

In nostalgia, smoking cigarettes are icons of youth, rebellion, elegance, sexuality and style, especially when associated with people like Marilyn Monroe.

Cigarettes are sporadically portrayed as a sexy habit for women like Marilyn Monroe.

The iconic and world-famous breathy and cooing voice of Marilyn Monroe is a tactic that she used to overcome a childhood stutter; in fact, her voice is a gentle breeze.

Despite her personal struggles in her early life, Marilyn Monroe also successfully manages to earn and achieve widespread fame and big-city dreams.

Whether she is in full attire, semi-clothed and undressed, Marilyn Monroe has always projected a sexy image that is instantly known and imitated around the world.

For many people around the world, Marilyn Monroe would be in their hearts and memories.

Beyond Western areas, Marilyn Monroe is likewise a global symbol, whose sex symbol status has left a mark on fans, especially in Asia (specifically South Korea in 1954 and during post-reform eras).

Fans beyond Western markets appreciate the influences being made by Marilyn Monroe.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley are the most notable pop culture figures who passed away in a young way during the Leo sign in August, but are also integral to American pop culture.

In addition, both Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley also serve as iconic and world-famous pop culture figures who break the mold and shock post-war America (its era marked by conservative norms).

Walt Disney (1901-1966) is, like both Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, one of the greatest and most famous pop culture icons, but also the namesake of an iconic media empire.

Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Pluto are some of the iconic and famous characters in Walt Disney's collection.

Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel and Merdia are some of the Disney princesses using European heritage.

Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Moana and Raya are some non-European Disney princesses.

Tinker Bell is the Disney fairy.

At first, Walt Disney's own company made short films.

December 1937 was when Walt Disney's company released the first full-length animated film made in celluloid and produced in full colour/sound in America.

Fantasy, imagination and believing in dreams coming true are some of the optimistic philosophies that Walt Disney used, in contrast to Marilyn Monroe's glamour and Elvis Presley's wild moves.

In the mid-1950's, Walt Disney entered the fledging television industry, the first major Hollywood film producer to do so.

Aretha Franklin (1942-2010's) is a similar pop culture icon to both Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley.

Having been one of the most famous singers of the 20th century and beyond, Aretha Franklin is also a trailblazing music icon.

With her soulful mezzo-soprano singing voice, her four-octave vocal range and her iconic hits, Aretha Franklin, known as "The Queen of Soul," has had a profound impact on Western pop culture.

In addition, Aretha Franklin's influence on Western pop culture is undisputed, like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley; her legacy extends across films, television, fashion and youth trends.

Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin are some of the most famous pop culture icons who have died during the Leo sign in August, but are also integral to American pop culture.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin are some of the figures breaking the mold and shocking post-war America.

The Beatles are the best-known and most successful and influential British rock music band.

John Lennon (d. 1980), Paul McCartney (b. 1942), Ringo Starr and George Harrison (d. 2001) are the core members of The Beatles.

Making its arrival in the United States in the mid-1960's, The Beatles have had a profound impact on Western pop culture, influencing fashion, music styles and social trends.

In addition, The Beatles' influence on Western pop culture is without doubt, like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley; their legacy extends across films, television, fashion and youth trends.

Barbie is an iconic and world-famous fashion doll from Mattel.

What inspired Barbie is the German doll Bild Lilli, plus film stars from Hollywood's Golden Age, like Marilyn Monroe.

Some iconic slogans for Barbie include We Girls Can Do Anything, Anything is Possible, You Can Be Anything, Be Who You Wanna Be, Always Dressed Right and Teenage Fashion Model.

Having made its debut in the late-1950's era, Barbie is the first mass-produced adult-featured toy doll being made in the United States.

Like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Walt Disney, Barbie is a pop culture icon.

Annette Funicello (1942-2013) is the breakout star in Walt Disney's foray into television.

In addition, Annette Funicello is also a pioneer in having rock music performed by females, likewise bridging the gap between Disney and rock.

For Annette Funicello, she is the blueprint for the modern Disney-to-popstar career path.

Michael Jackson (1950's-2009) is also a pop culture symbol, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Barbie and Aretha Franklin.

Like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and The Beatles, Michael Jackson has also endured an impact on Western pop culture, being known as "The King of Pop."

With his soulful voice, his charisma and his innovative dance moves, Michael Jackson electrifies and captivates people around the world, especially America.

Plus, Michael Jackson has popularized and expanded the music video art form through MTV.

Unconventionality and struggles both surround Michael Jackson's life, career and death, like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley.

Still, Michael Jackson's influence on Western pop culture is without doubt, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and The Beatles; his legacy extends across music, fashion and youth trends.

Madonna (b. 1950's) is also a pop culture icon, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Barbie, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson.

Having shared similarities, both Marilyn Monroe and Madonna use 7 letters in their given names.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Madonna are blonde women whose natural hair colour is brown.

Joni Mitchell is also an influential music icon.

Whitney Houston (1960's-2010's), Mariah Carey and Celine Dion (b. 1960's) are similar pop culture figures to Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Riffs, runs, melisma and vocal breaks are some of the iconic and world-famous vocal techniques being popularized by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

In addition, Whitney Houston is a girl who popularized the 'big voice, little woman' trend, also used by Mariah Carey and Celine Dion; its roots come from earlier powerhouses like Aretha Franklin.

Some Whitney Houston trademarks are her beautiful smile and her soulful mezzo-soprano vocals.

Through her powerful and soulful singing voice, her charisma and charm, Whitney Houston impresses many people across the world, especially America.

The Voice is one of Whitney Houston's nicknames, along with Nippy and The Prom Queen of Soul.

Known as the "Songbird Supreme," Mariah Carey impresses many people across the world, especially America, with her melismatic singing style and her use of the whistle register.

Lambs are Mariah Carey's dedicated fanbase.

One of the enduring idols for Mariah Carey is Marilyn Monroe.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Mariah Carey share the letters M, A, R and I as the first letters of their given names, plus R as the third-last letter of their surnames.

Furthermore, both Marilyn Monroe and Mariah Carey have moles/beauty marks on their faces.

Huntington, based in New York's Long Island portion, is where Mariah Carey was born.

Still on Long Island, Tobay Beach and Amagansett are some of the places for the notable photoshoots being conducted by Mariah Carey's idol Marilyn Monroe.

Mariah Carey's daughter is also named after her idol Marilyn Monroe.

Furthermore, Mariah Carey uses Marilyn Monroe's white baby grand piano.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Mariah Carey are blonde girls whose natural hair colour is brown, but also endure different careers, the earlier mainly being an actress, the latter mainly being a singer.

Pop, rhythm & blues and soul are genres belonging to Mariah Carey, music indirectly being rooted in African-American genres, like jazz, which influences Marilyn Monroe.

Incidentally, while Marilyn Monroe has a soft, whispery and breathy voice, Mariah Carey has a wider vocal range from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

Lastly, Mariah Carey has an image based on Barbie, partly inspired by Marilyn Monroe.

For years, both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have left their mark on pop culture in the Western world and beyond, inspiring countless artists and shaping music and other pop culture forms.

Plus, the influences involving the likes of both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey on pop culture are undeniable, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Riffs, runs and melisma are soulful singing trends for both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

By distancing herself from Whitney Houston's ballad style, Mariah Carey uses a sound with runs and vocal acrobatics infused by gospel, incorporating youthful and upbeat elements into her music.

Celine Dion is, unlike both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, a Canadian.

Plus, Celine Dion uses the same vocal techniques that both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have utilized.

The Vocal Trinity is a term to describe the three iconic, influential and soulful female singers: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

Each Vocal Trinity singer has powerful vocals, known for their range, control and emotive delivery.

Incidentally, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion use soulful vocals, filled with riffs, runs and melisma, with tones ranging from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

Having been iconic and world-famous pop culture figures, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion also symbolize resilience for girls/women around the world.

Furthermore, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion are deeply loved and idolized by many, especially girls worldwide.

Many girls are attractive to Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion for reasons beyond their soulful singing voices.

Aretha Franklin is a major influence on Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

Beyond Western markets, both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey are also global symbols/legendary figures whose music/vocals have left a mark on music lovers, especially in Asia.

Fans in the music scene beyond Western markets appreciate the music/vocal influences being made by both Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

Janet Jackson (b. 1966) is Michael Jackson's brother, but also a pop culture icon, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Like her brother Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson earns immense success and popularity.

Paula Abdul (b. 1962) is also an influential American pop culture icon.

June 1962 is when Paula Abdul was born under a Gemini zodiac sign, which makes her one of the most famous, successful and iconic Gemini celebrities ever.

Even at 45+, Paula Abdul has a youthful look.

Similarly, both Marilyn Monroe and Paula Abdul are girls born in the month of June of the Tiger zodiac years, but also under a Gemini zodiac sign and in California.

Plus, both Marilyn Monroe and Paula Abdul have moles/beauty marks on her face.

Van Nuys High School is also the place that both Marilyn Monroe and Paula Abdul attended, but with differences.

Marilyn Monroe briefly attended Van Nuys; Paula Abdul graduated and was its head cheerleader.

Los Angeles is where Marilyn Monroe was born, and San Fernando, an enclave in Marilyn Monroe's birthplace, is where Paula Abdul was born.

Plus, Paula Abdul uses a fur vest, gloves and pearls once belonging to Marilyn Monroe.

In addition, Marilyn Monroe has English, Scots-Irish and Welsh ancestries, whereas Paula Abdul has Lebanese, Syrian and Jewish ancestries.

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Farrah Fawcett (d. 2009) is also a pop culture and sex symbol, but also the television answer to Marilyn Monroe.

Similarly, both Marilyn Monroe and Farrah Fawcett use the name structure (13 letters).

Both Marilyn Monroe and Farrah Fawcett are also pop culture icons who won fame and popularity at a young age and became sex icons, captivating both the public and the media.

Furthermore, both Marilyn Monroe and Farrah Fawcett are also blonde girls/women whose natural hair colour is brown, but who also endure careers as actresses.

In addition, both Marilyn Monroe and Farrah Fawcett have charisma and charm.

Plus, both Marilyn Monroe and Farrah Fawcett have struggles in their lives.

To differences, although they share 13 letters in their name structure, both Marilyn Monroe and Farrah Fawcett have names reversed.

Whereas Marilyn Monroe uses 7 letters in her first name and 6 in her last name, Farrah Fawcett uses 6 letters in her first name and 7 in her last.

Michael Jackson's 2009 death overshadows Farrah Fawcett's, but the latter's legacy continues among girls/women.

Britney Spears (b. 1981) is, like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, an iconic and world-famous sex symbol and a legendary, enduring and controversial figure in American pop culture.

Charisma, charm, beauty, sincerity, grace, youth, innocence, humour, vulnerability and sex appeal are some enduring qualities making Britney Spears an iconic sex symbol.

Some aspects which contribute to Britney Spears' sex appeal include her physical appearance and her voice (notably vocal fry).

Incidentally, Britney Spears has a singing voice with a soft tone.

Having been a young, sexy, beautiful, gorgeous and charismatic woman, Britney Spears is likewise a world-famous symbol of resilience for many girls/women around the world.

Furthermore, Britney Spears is also deeply loved and idolized by many, especially girls worldwide.

Many girls are attractive to Britney Spears for reasons beyond her sexy looks, her sexy voice and her sexy vocal fry register.

Unconfined to being a sex icon, Britney Spears is also a cultural icon for teens and young adults.

Britney Spears has a casual, even androgynous, look with midriff-baring tops and jeans.

In addition, Britney Spears uses flirtatious gestures, such as sticking out a tongue, licking/biting lips, doing a sexy and sultry gaze/stare and using a suggestive, slightly open-mouth pose.

Plus, Britney Spears popularized the Y2K trend.

Unconfined to dance-pop and teen pop, Britney Spears has also incorporated African-American music genres, like rhythm & blues, hip-hop and rap, despite being a white woman.

Baby, honey and darling are terms of endearment that are already being used by Marilyn Monroe, also popularized among younger generations by Britney Spears.

Through her music, Britney Spears uses "baby," "Oh, baby" and "Oh, baby, baby."

McComb, Mississippi is where Britney Spears was born, whilst Kentwood, Louisiana is where she was raised and spent most of her childhood.

Key idols for Britney Spears include Madonna, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.

Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for Madonna.

Britney Spears also have ties to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, both connected to Paula Abdul, a Gemini born in June of a Tiger year and in California, also a Van Nuys girl like Marilyn Monroe.

Plus, both Marilyn Monroe and Paula Abdul have moles/beauty marks on her face.

Similarly, both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears have the name structure, with 7 letters in their first names and 6 in their last (13 overall), both being stage names.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears are also pop culture icons who won fame and popularity at a young age and became sex icons, captivating both the public and media.

Furthermore, both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears are also blonde girls/women whose natural hair colour is brown, but also endure careers as actresses and singers.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears also have casual looks with midriff-baring tops and jeans.

In addition, both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears also have pigtails, but with a difference.

Like her key idol Madonna, Britney Spears is deeply loved and admired by younger generations (teens and young adults).

Elizabeth "Betty" Hall is a woman being active in the 17th century, who is a common ancestor for both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears.

Plus, Britney Spears has a image based on Barbie, partly inspired by Marilyn Monroe, who is also an influence on Madonna, in turn, a key idol for Britney Spears herself.

Furthermore, both Marilyn Monroe and Britney Spears have struggles in their lives.

Both Michael Jackson and his sister Janet Jackson are also Britney Spears' idols.

Christina Aguilera (b. 1980) is, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears, an iconic and world-famous sex symbol and a legendary and enduring figure in American pop culture.

Like Marilyn Monroe, charisma, charm, beauty, youth, humour, vulnerability and sex appeal are some enduring qualities making Christina Aguilera an iconic sex symbol.

Having been a young, sexy, beautiful, gorgeous and charismatic woman, Christina Aguilera is also a world-famous symbol of resilience for many girls/women around the world.

Furthermore, Christina Aguilera is also loved and idolized by many, especially girls worldwide.

Many girls are attractive to Christina Aguilera for reasons beyond her soulful singing voice.

Unconfined to being a sex icon, Christina Aguilera is also a cultural icon for teens and young adults.

Christina Aguilera has a casual, even androgynous, look with midriff-baring tops and jeans.

In addition, Christina Aguilera uses flirtatious gestures, like sticking out a tongue, licking/biting lips, doing a sexy and sultry gaze/stare and using a suggestive, slightly open-mouth pose.

Plus, Christina Aguilera incorporates some African-American music genres, like rhythm & blues, soul and hip-hop, making her a blue-eyed soul singer.

Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Madonna and Janet Jackson have been influences on Christina Aguilera.

Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald also add to Christina Aguilera's influence list.

For Christina Aguilera, her raw and soulful singing voice is like fireworks in the sky.

Incidentally, both Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera are associated with Disney. 

Whereas Christina Aguilera delivers a raw and soulful singing voice, prioritizing emotional depth and technical 'fireworks' over pop polish, Britney Spears has a soft, sweet and cooing voice.

Jessica Simpson (b. 1980) is Britney Spears' slightly distinct version, like Jayne Mansfield is Marilyn Monroe's.

Mandy Moore (b. 1984) is, like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson, a former teen pop star in the late-1990's, all grouping the Big Four.

Of all the Big Four female teen pop stars in the late-1990's period, Mandy Moore, born in 1984, is the youngest.

Paris Hilton (b. 1981) is, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears, a world-famous sex symbol and a legendary and enduring figure in American pop culture.

Cindy Crawford (b. 1966)

Angelina Jolie (b. 1975) is, like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, a world-famous sex symbol and a legendary and enduring figure in American pop culture and Hollywood.

Besides being glamorous, Angelina Jolie is also a girl with an edgy, rebellious punk-goth persona.

Some of the iconic and world-famous Angelina Jolie trademarks include full lips, tattoos and a smooth and sexy voice.

Charisma, charm, beauty, sincerity, grace, youth, innocence, humour, vulnerability and sex appeal are some enduring qualities making Angelina Jolie an iconic sex symbol.

Unconfined to being an actress, Angelina Jolie is also a world-famous humanitarian.

Plus, Angelina Jolie has a brief career as a teenage fashion model.

Having been a young, sexy, beautiful, gorgeous and charismatic woman, Angelina Jolie is likewise a world-famous symbol of resilience for many girls/women around the world.

Furthermore, Angelina Jolie is also loved and idolized by many, especially girls worldwide.

Many girls have been attractive to Angelina Jolie for reasons beyond her sexy looks and voice.

Beverly Hills High School is Angelina Jolie's education.

Plus, Angelina Jolie has a natural image, occassionally adopting a Barbie doll-like aesthetic.

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Similarly, both Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie are female Gemini celebrities born in Los Angeles, California in early-June.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie also use midriff-baring tops and jeans.

Plus, both Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie use flirty poses, like sticking out a tongue, licking/biting lips, doing a sexy and sultry gaze/stare and using a slightly open-mouth pose.

Furthermore, both Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie use moles/beauty marks.

To differences, Marilyn Monroe embraces a casual (even boyish) approach, which is described as being ahead of its time, whereas Angelina Jolie has a rebellious punk-goth approach.

In addition, Marilyn Monroe is glamorous and casual, whereas Angelina Jolie is unconventional.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe has a soft and high-pitched voice, whereas Angelina Jolie has a deep, sexy and sultry voice.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie also have moles/beauty marks in different positions..

Charlize Theron (b. 1975) is, like Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie, a pop culture icon.

Besides being glamorous, Charlize Theron is also a girl earning acclaim as an actress.

Unconfined to being an actress, Charlize Theron is also a world-famous humanitarian.

Plus, Charlize Theron has a former career as a model and a ballet dancer.

Having been a young, sexy, beautiful, gorgeous and charismatic woman, Charlize Theron is likewise a world-famous symbol of resilience for many girls/women around the world.

Furthermore, Charlize Theron is also loved and idolized by many, especially girls worldwide

Similarly, both Marilyn Monroe and Charlize Theron are blonde women whose natural hair colour is brown.

The Spice Girls are an influential girl group.

Geri Halliwell (b. 1972), Victoria Adams (b. 1974) and Emma Bunton are just some of the most notable Spice Girls.

Melanie Chisholm (b. 1974) and Melanie Brown (b. 1975) are likewise two members of the Spice Girls with the name Melanie.

For Geri Halliwell, she is Ginger Spice, whereas Victoria Adams is Posh Spice, Emma Bunton is Baby Spice, Melanie Chisholm is Sporty Spice and Melanie Brown is Scary Spice.

In addition, the Spice Girls are known as fashionistas.

Destiny's Child is a rhythm & blues girl group.

Beyoncé Knowles (b. 1981) and Kelly Rowland (b. 1981) are two of the most famous Destiny's Child members, the earlier being shortened to Beyoncé.

Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey are key inspirations for Beyoncé.

Whitney Houston and Tina Turner, besides Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey, are likewise key idols for Beyoncé.

Shakira (b. 1977) and Sofia Vergara (b. 1972) are iconic and world-famous pop culture figures hailing from Colombia and the most famous cultural exports in this nation.

Barranquilla is the place where both Shakira and Sofia Vergara were born.

For both Shakira and Sofia Vergara, their huge international success, achievements and cultural impact have put both Colombia and Barranquilla on the global map.

Madonna is a key idol for Shakira.

Both Shakira and Beyoncé have similarities: their worldwide recognition, their strong vocals and their dynamic stage presence, their multi-Grammys, their enduring careers and their dancing skills.

In addition, both Shakira and Beyoncé have 3-syllable and 7-letter names, but they are also known for their philanthropic work.

While being pop artists, the music of both Shakira and Beyoncé have incorporated different genres and influences: Shakira has Latin, rock and pop, and Beyoncé has rhythm & blues, hip-hop and pop.

Plus, Shakira supports Latin music and culture worldwide, and Beyoncé supports black themes.

Furthermore, Shakira's dancing style blends Latin and Middle Eastern belly dancing, while Beyoncé's dancing style is rooted in hip-hop and rhythm & blues.

Justin Timberlake (b. 1981) is a similar pop culture icon to Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley.

Like Elvis Presley, Justin Timberlake is based in Memphis.

Taylor Swift (b. 1989) is also a pop culture symbol, like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

Madonna and Britney Spears are some of the pop music idols for Taylor Swift.

Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Shania Twain, Faith Hill and the Dixie Chicks are Taylor Swift's rock idols.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key inspiration for both Madonna and Britney Spears, in turn, some major pop idols for Taylor Swift.

Similarly, both Britney Spears and Taylor Swift are female symbols born in December and have pretty faces.

Marilyn Monroe inspires Madonna, in turn, an idol for both Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.

Beyond Western areas, Taylor Swift is likewise a global icon, whose music/vocals have left a mark on music lovers, especially through her ties to Singapore with her parents.

Fans in the music scene beyond Western markets appreciate the music/vocal influences being made by Taylor Swift.

Since her career began, Taylor Swift has endured changes in her image.

In the early portion of her career, Taylor Swift had cultivated a girl-next-door image, defined by natural curly hair, cowboy boots and heartfelt, personal songwriting that resonated with her fans.

By going pop, Taylor Swift had cultivated a 1980s-inspired look, later grungy and cottagecore.

Having utilized her powerful and soulful voice being characterized by riffs, runs and melisma, Ariana Grande is influenced by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe inspires Mariah Carey, who, in turn, inspires Ariana Grande.

For one reason, both Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande have their soulful vocals, full of riffs, runs and melisma, with tones ranging from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

In addition, both Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande were also born in a year of the Rooster.

For Ariana Grande, she has a more soulful and rhythm & blues-like singing voice than Taylor Swift's light singing voice.

Nina Dobrev (b. 1989) is a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress and former teen idol.

Having been one of the most famous television icons in the world, Nina Dobrev uses brown eyes and a curvaceous figure.

Plus, Nina Dobrev uses her charisma and charm.

Donning blunt bangs gave Nina Dobrev a sexier image in 2017 and in the mid-2020's.

Eden Riegel (b. 1981) is an American actress and singer, whose birth fittingly happened on New Year's Day 1981, making her one of the first 1981-born babies.

Beverley Mitchell (b. 1981) is an American actress, whose birth was taken place after Ronald Reagan's inauguration.

Angela Via (b. 1981) is a singer in the rhythm & blues and soul genres, yet is unknown.

Using a soulful singing voice filled with riffs, runs and melisma, Angela Via is often influenced by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion (Vocal Trinity).

Having Mexican, Spanish, Native American and European ancestries, Angela Via is a Latina girl.

As a Mariah Carey-esque singer, Angela Via has soulful riffs, runs, melisma and the whistle register.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for Mariah Carey, in turn, a major idol for Angela Via.

Both Mariah Carey and Angela Via have similarities.

For one reason, both Mariah Carey and Angela Via have soulful singing voices being characterized by riffs, runs and melisma.

Willa Ford (b. 1981) is a singer in the dance-pop genre, yet is unknown.

For Willa Ford, she has a friendly relationship with other former teen pop singers like Britney Spears.

Brianna Moles (b. 1984), professionally known as Brea Ferrar, is a girl from Philadelphia having many skills.

One of the careers for Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar is a singer.

With her singing work, Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar has soulful rhythm & blues-indebted vocals.

Some idols for Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar as a singer include Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and others.

Initially, Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar used pop rock with Latin elements, a nod to her studies in Latin America.

During 2008, Brianna Moles became Brea Ferrar, a Bond girl-like singer.

Having used the Brea Ferrar aesthetic, Brianna Moles combines cinematic soundscapes with modern music genres, like dance-pop and rhythm & blues.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe inspires Mariah Carey, who, in turn, inspires Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar.

The songs performed by Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar use her soulful melismatic Mariah Carey-inspired singing voice.

For Marilyn Monroe, Mariah Carey and Brianna Moles/Brea Ferrar, they use a beauty mark.

Besides her singing career, Brianna Moles also has Disney experience through the Walt Disney World College Program.

Cornelia Mooswalder (b. 1993) is an Austrian singer.

Nadine Lustre (b. 1993) and James Reid (b. 1993) are Filipino pop culture icons.

CoCo Lee (1975-2020's) is the first singer coming from the Asia-Pacific region to have music released internationally, but also the first Chinese singer to attempt to break into the Western world.

Having immigrated to the United States in 1984, CoCo Lee is an influential figure in modernizing pop music in Asia with her Americanized style.

Bridging cultural gaps between East and West, CoCo Lee has created a unique sound for many citizens around the world.

With CoCo Lee's success, many other Asian artists also earn worldwide recognition.

Though rhythm & blues is her main genre, CoCo Lee uses other genres, such as pop and rock.

Known as Asia's answer to Mariah Carey, CoCo Lee has her soulful riffs, runs, melisma and the whistle register.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for both Madonna and Mariah Carey, in turn, major idols for CoCo Lee.

Ayumi Hamasaki (b. 1978) and Namie Amuro (b. 1977) are iconic and famous pop culture symbols in Japan, but also the Asian region.

One of the key influences for both Ayumi Hamasaki and Namie Amuro is Madonna.

Both Ayumi Hamasaki and Namie Amuro have impacted Japanese and Asian pop culture the same way that both Marilyn Monroe and Madonna have an impact on pop culture in the Western world.

Kyla (b. 1981) and Jay R (b. 1981) are trailblazers in rhythm & blues/soul music in the Philippines.

Melanie Hernandez Calumpad and Gaudencio Sillona III are real names for both Kyla and Jay R.

For Kyla (Melanie Hernandez Calumpad), she has her soulful singing voice, filled with riffs, runs and melisma, with tones ranging from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

Incidentally, Kyla (Melanie Hernandez Calumpad) has a singing voice with a soulful and sultry tone.

Some American singers, including Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Ella Fitzgerald, are key inspirations for Kyla (Melanie Hernandez Calumpad).

Likewise, for Jay R, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and Michael Jackson are some of the idols.

When Kyla (Melanie Hernandez Calumpad) started her career, the Filipino music scene was filled with novelty songs, slow ballads and other genres.

However, Kyla (Melanie Hernandez Calumpad) forever changed the way the Filipino music industry is being made, with a soulful and breathy melismatic Mariah Carey-inspired singing voice.

Together, both Kyla and Jay R popularized rhythm & blues music in the Philippines; in fact, they are Rhythm & Blues Royalities.

Both Mariah Carey and Kyla have similarities.

For one reason, both Mariah Carey and Kyla use their soulful singing voices, filled with riffs, runs and melisma, with tones ranging from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

Plus, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Kyla have similarities.

Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Kyla have their soulful vocals, full of riffs, runs and melisma, with tones ranging from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

Ai Carina Umena (b. 1981), usually known as Ai, is an American-born Japanese singer-songwriter and rapper.

Known as Japan's Hip-Hop Soul Queen, Ai has a soulful singing voice, with a powerful tone.

Jane Zhang (b. 1984) is a Chinese-language singer.

Having been mainland China's Mariah Carey, Jane Zhang uses her soulful riffs, runs, melisma and the whistle register, the latter earning her the nickname Dolphin Princess.

Plus, Jane Zhang has her singing voice with a powerful, soaring and emotive tone.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for Mariah Carey, in turn, a key idol for Jane Zhang.

Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and Coco Lee, besides Mariah Carey, are Jane Zhang's idols.

Unconfined to the rhythm & blues and soul genres, Jane Zhang incorporates them both into Mandopop and C-pop.

Sara Chafak (b. 1990) is one of the famous sex symbols in Finland and the world.

Having Moroccan-Berber ancestry, Sara Chafak is a sex icon.

In addition to being a model and beauty queen, Sara Chafak is also an actress/television personality, a singer/songwriter, a chef and a poker player.

Qualities making Sara Chafak a Finnish sex icon include charisma, charm, beauty and sex appeal.

Plus, Sara Chafak has flirty poses, like sticking out a tongue, licking/biting lips, doing a sexy and sultry gaze/stare and using a slightly open-mouth pose.

Sara Chafak has a natural image, occassionally adopting a Barbie doll-like aesthetic.

Najoua Belyzel (b. 1981), Hoda Saad (b. 1981) and Shatha Hassoun (b. 1981) are singers who have a connection to Morocco.

Sofia Essaidi (b. 1984), Malika Ayane (b. 1984), Hind Laroussi (b. 1984) are likewise singers using a Moroccan connection.

Tina Schosser (b. 1981) is an Austrian singer.

In addition to being a singer/songwriter, Tina Schosser is also an announcer.

Monika Ivkic (b. 1989) is a singer born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and based in Austria.

For her songs in the English language, Monika Ivkic has rhythm & blues, soul, funk and hip-hop under Monice.

In recent years, Monika Ivkic (Monice) uses Balkan music.

Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion are some key idols for both Christina Aguilera and Beyoncé, in turn, key idols for Monika Ivkic (Monice) in her English-languages tunes.

Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for two of the iconic and world-famous singing sensations born in New York: Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera, in turn, key idols for Monika Ivkic (Monice).

Altogether, Marilyn Monroe, Mariah Carey and Monika Ivkic (Monice) have M and I as the first and fourth letters of their given names.

Since late-2008, Monika Ivkic (Monice) has adopted a Barbie doll-like aesthetic.

Donning blunt bangs gave Monika Ivkic (Monice) a sexy image from late-2008 until the early-2010's.

Plus, Monika Ivkic (Monice) incorporates some African-American music genres, like rhythm & blues, soul, funk and hip-hop in her English-language tunes, making her a blue-eyed soul singer.

The English-language songs performed by Monika Ivkic (Monice) use her soulful melismatic Mariah Carey-inspired singing voice.

Mayre Martinez (b. 1978) is a Venezuelan singer-songwriter.

Known for her soulful voice, Mayre Martinez has pop, rhythm & blues and Latin music genres.

Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey are noted idols for Mayre Martinez.

Similarly, both Mariah Carey and Mayre Martinez have Venezuelan connections and have their soulful riffs, runs, melismas and the whistle register.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for Mariah Carey, in turn, a key idol for Mayre Martinez.

Together, Marilyn Monroe, Mariah Carey and Mayre Martinez have the letter M and A as the first and second letters of their given names.

Tiffany Alvord (b. 1990's) is one of the first home-grown celebrities on YouTube.

For Tiffany Alvord, she has a childlike appeal, which stems from her petite features, high-pitched vocal tone and playful persona.

Incidentally, Tiffany Alvord's youthful look uses natural baby-face features and high-fashion styles; her speaking voice has a light and high-pitched tone in interviews and social media.

As a singer-songwriter, Tiffany Alvord has a breathy singing tone.

Since her YouTube debut, Tiffany Alvord has a doll-like aesthetic and fashion sense.

Plus, Marilyn Monroe inspires Madonna, in turn, an idol for both Britney Spears and Taylor Swift, the latter being a main idol for Tiffany Alvord.

Quirky acoustic pop and indie-pop are the main music genres for Tiffany Alvord.

Samantha Lombardi (b. 1989) is an Australian singer-songwriter.

Mariah Carey and Celine Dion are some of the idols for Samantha Lombardi.

For one reason, both Mariah Carey and Sam Lombardi use their soulful singing voices, filled with riffs, runs and melisma, with tones ranging from soft and breathy to powerful, soaring and emotive.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for Mariah Carey, in turn, a key idol for Sam Lombardi.

Preslava (b. 1984), whose birth name is Petya Koleva Ivanova, is a Bulgarian singer.

For Preslava (Petya Koleva Ivanova), she is one of the key names in modern Bulgarian music.

In addition to her charisma, charm, beauty, youth and sex appeal, Preslava (Petya Koleva Ivanova) is a Bulgarian pop culture figure.

What makes Preslava (Petya Koleva Ivanova) a Bulgarian pop culture figure is her music, her unique singing vocals, her hits, her awards and her influence on Bulgarian pop music.

Kiana Bessa (b. 1981) is a model.

Lynda Trang Dai (b. 1960's) and Minh Tuyet are the two most influential and controversial icons in the Vietnamese music scene, especially within the diaspora.

Whereas other singers in the Vietnamese diaspora stick with traditions, both Lynda Trang Dai and Minh Tuyet bridge the gap between traditional Vietnamese music and modern global pop.

Known as the Vietnamese Madonna, Lynda Trang Dai is one of the first singers among the Vietnamese diaspora to embrace a provocative attitude, like crop tops.

Incidentally, Marilyn Monroe is a key idol for Madonna, who, in turn, inspires Lynda Trang Dai.

For Lynda Trang Dai, she uses dance-pop, rock, rap and ballads.

Dance-pop songs, which come from parts of the Western world, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany, make up Lynda Trang Dai's song collection.

Whilst less globally recognized than both Marilyn Monroe and Madonna, Lynda Trang Dai is still an influential figure in the Vietnamese dance-pop scene.

The stage name for Lynda Trang Dai is derived from an actress who stars as Wonder Woman.

Earlier in her career, Lynda Trang Dai used her provocative stage presence, her racy costumes and her persona, breaking traditions for Vietnamese women.

Moving to Hong Kong and San Diego in 1978, and finally Orange County, Lynda Trang Dai had first encountered American culture, to which she was exposed.

In addition to her singing work, Lynda Trang Dai is a businesswoman.

Being a businesswoman, Lynda Trang Dai runs a sandwich shop, opened on New Year's Eve 2010.

Britney Spears popularized the Y2K trend in general; Minh Tuyet is one of the first singers among the Vietnamese diaspora to embrace the Y2K trend.

From 1993 to 1997, in Vietnam, Minh Tuyet used a traditional image and music style.

By relocating to the United States in 1997 (and by signing a deal with Thuy Nga in 2002), Minh Tuyet underwent a shift in her image and music approach.

Having been exposed to American and world culture when she came to the United States in 1997, Minh Tuyet worked with Tinh, during which she adopted honey highlights and a modern wardrobe.

When Thuy Nga signed her in 2002, Minh Tuyet became sexier.

The controversy for Minh Tuyet is less about public scandals and more about her shift from domestic Vietnamese music to overseas diaspora, in contrast to Lynda Trang Dai.

Aside from slow ballads, Minh Tuyet also embraces more upbeat and modern music genres, including rhythm & blues, dance-pop, hip-hop and rap.

For her upbeat tunes, Minh Tuyet incorporates the the Y2K trend, like crop tops, into her style and her music, drawing some comparisons to pop icons like Britney Spears.

Plus, for her ballads, Minh Tuyet uses traditional clothes, even with the Y2K trend, like crop tops.

While less globally recognized than Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Britney Spears, Minh Tuyet is still influenced by Britney Spears in both music and performance.

Since her move to the US, Minh Tuyet has adopted a Barbie doll-like aesthetic.

Bao Han (b. 1973), Tu Quyen (b. 1977) and Nhu Loan (b. 1981) are likewise singers in the Vietnamese diaspora.

For Bao Han, her hometown is Vienna, Austria, rather than the United States or France.

Tu Quyen was born in 1977 in Philadelphia, where, fittingly, due to its status and reputation as the first capital of the United States, it was aligned with the nation's presidential inauguration year.

As for Nhu Loan, she is known for her charming looks and her sweet voice.

Like both Lynda Trang Dai and Minh Tuyet, Bao Han, Tu Quyen and Nhu Loan embrace a sexual and provocative attitude, including crop tops.

Both Lynda Trang Dai and Minh Tuyet are influenced by Madonna and Britney Spears, the two female singers whose influence comes from Marilyn Monroe.

Annette Funicello (who, in 1960, graduated from University High School, where Marilyn Monroe also briefly attended) influenced Britney Spears, in turn, inspired by Madonna.

Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn and Tim Heintz are Disney songwriters, creating songs for its television series and direct-to-video films.

Besides Disney, the Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn and Tim Heintz trio make songs for Thuy Nga.

Whilst at Thuy Nga, the trio comprising Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn and Tim Heintz usually provide modern Western-style music arrangements and original compositions for Vietnamese artists.

Noted Thuy Nga artists in collaboration with the Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn and Tim Heintz trio are Lynda Trang Dai, Minh Tuyet, Bao Han, Tu Quyen, Nhu Loan and others.

The Western pop sound being honed by the Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn and Tim Heintz trio, while at Disney, was used at Thuy Nga, modernizing the overseas Vietnamese pop music sound.

Incidentally, Minh Tuyet's longtime idol Britney Spears was involved with the Disney stable, especially through the 1990's version of the Mickey Mouse Club.

For Halloween 2020, Minh Tuyet paid tribute to Britney Spears by using a blue flight attendant uniform being used in the music video for Toxic.

1981 is a year that is associated with the Rooster, which is the Chinese zodiac having the most letters in English, in contrast to the Ox, the one having the fewest, with which 1973 is associated.

Conversely, in the Vietnamese system, 1973 is a year that is associated with the Buffalo, which uses the most letters in English (7), tied with the Rooster, with which 1981 is associated.

If the Water Buffalo is used with a space, it uses 12 letters, the most in any Vietnamese zodiac.

Plus, 1984 is a leap year; each leap year has 366 days, the most in a year.

Like the Rooster zodiac, Rat has the letter R, featuring the letter T.

Since the 1990's, some songs have instrumental intros featuring soulful vocal riffs, runs and melisma before the main melody, inspired by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

For the last chorus of some pop songs since the 1990's, the backup singers have harmonized with the primary singer doing soul, inspired by Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

Between the first chorus and the second verse, soulful riffs, runs and melisma are used as breaks.

Plus, the trend for layered vocals is also used by female singers with soulful voices.

Riffs, runs and melisma, frequently used by female singers with soulful voices, are some vocal styles accompanied sporadically by vocal cracks, vocal fry and aspirate gradual/abrupt offsets.

The aspirate gradual/abrupt offsets are used with a sexy delivery from female artists.

Plus, modern pop tunes use spoken portions with a sexy delivery from artists, like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

Ad-libs, frequently featured in pop, rhythm & blues, soul and hip-hop, are improvised and spontaneous vocal additions that enhance the emotional delivery and energy of a music performance.

Some of the common ad-libs in the rhythm & blues and soul lyrics are "Yeah," "Oh," "Whoa," "Mmm," "Uh," "Baby," "Oh, baby," "Baby, baby," "Oh, baby, baby" and "Baby, baby, baby." 

The other usual ad-libs are "Come On!," "Listen," "Tell me," "Oww!"/"Ow!," "Hey!" and "Feel good."

Variant ad-libs are "Hey, yeah," "Oh, whoa-oh, baby," "Oh, whoa-oh, hey, yeah," "Yeah, yeah", "Uh, yeah," "Yeah, baby," "Whoa-oouh, yeah" and "Oh, whoa-ooh, hey, yeah."

Plus, in soul music, melismatic styles, specifically vocal riffs and runs, are common ad-libs.

Incidentally, female (and male) singers having rhythm & blues and soul utilize riffs, runs, melisma and aspirate gradual/abrupt offsets with ad-libs, all with a sexy delivery.

The Idol franchise serves as a platform for young and upcoming singers, male and female alike, many doing pop, but also others like rhythm & blues, soul, rock, etc.

American Idol, one of the best and most successful Idol versions, features a vocal school.

Besides Elvis Presley on acoustic rhythm guitar, his session musicians during his regional era included Scotty Moore on electric lead guitar, Bill Black on string bass and D.J. Fontana on drums.

The name for Elvis Presley's band is the Blue Moon Boys.

Popstars is the precursor of the Idol franchise, both created in the nations of the former British Empire.

Some of the elements from Popstars, including a panel of judges in auditions and audience voting, are being adopted by the Idol franchise.

Mariah Carey's Vision of Love inspires the American Idol vocal school, which features many students being girls/women with soulful rhythm & blues/gospel vocals.

Plus, females have their hair getting wet in MTV-style music videos, either in the rain, splashing in the beach or when sweaty.

In other words, wet hair is sexy for girls in music videos with genres like rhythm & blues and hip-hop.