Icon

Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol.  Marilyn's image is truly iconic.  For those who do not know her work such as myself I am familiar with her image.  Growing up seeing Madonna try to replicate Marilyn's image has made Marilyn even more Iconic if possible.  Imitation is the form a flattery and solidifies your standing as a Icon.  Aside from the her possible affair with the president and numerous movie roles, Marilyn is largely known for her "performance" of Happy birthday. This performance has even been copied for comic effect on Two and Half Men.  So many decades later she is still relevant.