Kim Kardashian lost 16lbs to fit into Marilyn Monroe's dress at Met Gala

Kim Kardashian reveals she went to great lengths to ensure she fits into her Met Gala dress ahead of Monday's event

Kim Kardashian lost 16lbs in three weeks to fit into Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress at this year's Met Gala

The reality star stepped out in Marilyn Monroe's gown, which she famously wore as she sang Happy Birthday, Mr. President in 1962, with Pete Davidson on her arm

Kim  said, "I had this idea to try it on and then they came with armed guards and gloves."

Kim joined her  boyfriend Pete Davidson at the fundraiser, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night

Kim also revealed her transformation with pal Lala on the red carpet, explaining how hard work was put into stopping the show from behind the scenes

This year's Met Gala theme was "In America: An Anthology of Fashion", and the official dress code was gilded glamour and white tie

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