Marilyn by Maren

Hommage

Motivating – Inspiring

surprising

LET YOURSELF BE CARRIED AWAY

INTO THE WORLD OF MARILYN MONROE

Dream along and dive in!

Are you sure you know Marilyn well?
Learn surprising and new things about her.
Laugh. Be amazed at the part of Marilyn that is unknown to most.
And look forward to testing your new knowledge in the Marilyn Monroe Quiz.

My mission is
your radiant smile

If you come out of my Entert(r)ainment podcast happier than before, that makes me happy too.
I will let you go take with you some hilarious aha moments that will make your life easier, more beautiful, enriched and happier.

Maren

See the skirt fly!

Move your mouse onto it!

Enjoy with me a feast for the eyes:
My wonderful dress.
It was tailored
by the fantastic
haute couture and RTL Let’s Dance designer
Katia Convents.

Happy Birthday, Lovely Marilyn! 🎂

Smart Marilyn – a classy woman turns 100!

… er, 99 !
Let’s just start celebrating!

99 years of Marilyn – June 1, 2025
100 years of Marilyn – June 1, 2026

Medley:
Happy Birthday, Lovely Marilyn
Thanks lovely Marilyn (Smart Marilyn Version)

Piano: Harald Rutar (Playback Produzent und Interpret)

Making Of „Marilyn by Maren“

How the idea was born in 2020

Making Of "Marilyn by Maren"

1. "You sound like Marilyn Monroe!"

When I sent a self-sung Christmas carol to my close friends via WhatsApp, I thought nothing more of it. Just a little Christmas greeting during the holiday season of 2020. Just a warm greeting to my closest friends, knowing they’d appreciate the gesture.
To my surprise, my friends said: „You sound just like Marilyn Monroe!“ – „Aha?“

Among them was a successful musical actor, he had played „Cats“ in Hamburg and played Jane’s father in „Tarzan“. In his opinion, I had sung even better than Marilyn. Such a surprising yet flattering compliment!
A friend’s partner just came in the door when she heard my song, listened briefly and then asked: „Is that Marilyn Monroe?“ – „No,“ she answered, „that’s Maren!“
So I became a little braver and dared to experiment…

2. Baptism of Fire

I dared and sent the recording to my good old dance coach Ralf Lepehne for review. I had trained intensively with him for a long time, and value his opinions. He is an 8-time German champion (1985 – 1992) and an experienced event-organizer. To my surprise, he thought my song was great! And even encouraged me to sing it at his small Christmas party this year. Phew, I was excited.

I briefly hesitated at first, then embraced the opportunity. Because about 10 internationally known dancers and trainers celebrated with us. Among them also Carmen Vincelj, 9-time world champion (1999 – 2007). Then, on the day, I had a technical glitch: the music unexpectedly paused. I felt a moment of surprise, but the music soon restarted and I was able to compose myself and continue.

After the Christmas party, my phone suddenly rang. Ralf!
He was excited: „They all thought it was great!„
I was amazed: “Really? Thank you so much!”
„Yes, they liked it, and yes, that was good!“ I was absolutely thrilled…

And again I didn’t want to believe him at first, but one thing I knew from his training: You can mark praise from Ralf in red in your calendar. He is very economical with it and if he says something is good, then it is good.

So I embraced the support and began to excitedly allow myself the thought that I might actually be allowed to bring my dream to life…

3. Hourglass figure: Check. Voice: Check.

So I made some test recordings. And wow, yes, you could really hear that! It was such a joy to hear myself sing and feel proud of it. And: It did indeed sound very much like Marilyn. I obviously had the right timbre and tone colours, what a wonderful gift!
Yes, but… How might I present myself, I wondered. Could I transform this dream into reality? Courageously I compared:

I’m 1.66 m tall (or short) – just like Marilyn! (Sources vary between 1.66 and 1.68). Marilyn weighed between 52 and 59 kg, and I weigh 53.5 kg… Perfect again! Wow, I thought, then I even have a very similar figure… I dared to look in the mirror: hourglass… Blonde hair of a similar length. And the beautiful face?

I embraced my unique appearance… The famous quote from top model Naomi Campbell came to mind. She is said to have said: „People wonder why they don’t look like us. What they don’t know is that we don’t look like us either!“

4. I don't look the way I look

My elegant features evoke the timeless charm of Marilyn. A smile that beams again and again. A similar sense of class and style, humor, kind, friendly, gentle. And makeup, of course.
For example, a painted birthmark. Do you know triangles that are not fully drawn, but have gaps? This completes the picture in your brain. When you see me, the image in your head turns into a Marilyn. To a Marilyn by Maren. A Marilyn imbued with a touch of my unique personality. My dream job. It seems to have been written for me somehow… How nice! I’m so happy to share my joy to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart!

If you are happier after seeing me than before, my mission is accomplished. This is my vocation. To make you smile. And that’s why THE dress has to be custom made!

5. The white dress has to be custom made!

The iconic white dress – the one you know, gracefully fluttering above the vibrant streets of New York. And I want to do my job well, to deliver an unforgettable performance that leaves you inspired and captivated.

And I want to enchant—whether you are enjoying the splendor of Harry Winston, Tiffany, or Cartier diamonds, Black, Starr & Frost, or admiring the legacy of Gorham silver. This was all a quote from Marilyn’s song „Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend“. So it was immediately clear that only one seamstress would be suitable for me:

The renowned haute couture and RTL Let’s Dance luminary, Katia Convents – the German embodiment of elegance found on Dancing With The Stars. For over 35 years, I have admired Katia Convents, celebrated as the premier dress tailor in competitive dance both in Germany and internationally. And she had already sewn a wonderful competition dress for my mother in the 80s. At that time I was a teenager, and I was with my parents at the fittings. I called Katia and she immediately agreed. Like a small child, I was looking forward to the appointment.

On July 17, 2023, the time had come. Excitedly, I drove to Katia’s studio to take measurements. Now I’m eagerly waiting for the first fitting…

6. To be continued...

Am I ready to step into Marilyn’s shoes?
I aim for the stars to at least land on the moon. To paraphrase Pippi Longstocking: I can do it, I’ve never done it before, and with a confidence that I can achieve the remarkable.
My tale is to be continued…

Coming Soon

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Podcast. Motivating. Feel-good. Glamorous. Entert(R)aining.

Marilyn –The dazzling facets of her personality

Let me introduce you to a very different side of Marilyn than the one you know!

Was Marilyn really as dumb as she is often portrayed, discovered and shaped by Hollywood producers?
Could she neither act nor sing?

How did the greatest sex symbol of all time actually feel about sex?

And how well did she know the Kennedy brothers?

Was she really so desperate that she swallowed an overdose of sleeping pills?

I will take you into a new world that you definitely didn’t know before. Together, we reveal Marilyn’s secrets and get to know her real world. You’ll come away surprised, amazed, inspired, smiling and motivated with a whole new radiant – and much more positive – image of Marilyn. And you’ll – enrichtedly – take with you some of her most fabulous beauty and success secrets to try, to enjoy, and to feel amazing in your own skin.

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Quiz – Join in and be surprised! Get ready to wonder at some truly unexpected answers.

Laughter, motivation, and inspiration included – and also thoughtful insights and a touch of sadness.

All the surprising and amazing answers to these quiz questions will be revealed – bit by bit – in my podcast. Stay curious!
Why was Marilyn late?
Why is the ballerina dress open – not closed?
What dress size did Marilyn Monroe actually wear?
Who wrote Marilyn’s punchlines?
What was her IQ?
Did Marilyn enjoy sex?
Why was Marilyn lonely?
When – and where – was the happiest time in her life?
What was her undercover name – and what did she wear when she didn’t want to be recognized?
What was her biggest charisma secret?
Why did she get a gift of potatoes – and how did they end up being stolen?
How did an airplane launch her career?
How much did she earn – and when?

Entert(R)ainment = Entertainment + Training = grow playfully!

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