[s2e7] What's More American Than Marilyn Monroe? -

Kris prepares for an upcoming surgery while managing the family's various crises.

: The family prepares for and begins the looming legal battle with Blac Chyna. Other Family Dynamics :

: Kim initially considered skipping the Met Gala but found inspiration in Monroe's historic dress, currently owned by Ripley's Believe It or Not! . She faces significant hurdles when she discovers the dress does not fit her, leading to a strict diet and exercise regimen to lose enough weight to wear it for the red carpet. [S2E7] What's More American Than Marilyn Monroe?

: Kourtney Kardashian continues planning her upcoming wedding to Travis Barker in Italy.

Kris Jenner enlists to help cheer up Khloé Kardashian. Kris prepares for an upcoming surgery while managing

The primary focus of the episode is Kim Kardashian's journey to wear the iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress, originally worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962.

The episode's title and theme lean into the idea of Marilyn Monroe as a profound cultural symbol of "Americanness" and commodification. Kim's desire to wear the dress is framed as a tribute to an American icon, though the decision later sparked significant public debate regarding the preservation of historic garments. Information Series The Kardashians Season & Episode Season 2, Episode 7 Air Date November 3, 2022 Rating Runtime Approximately 46 minutes Kris Jenner enlists to help cheer up Khloé Kardashian

The episode is the seventh episode of Season 2 of the reality series The Kardashians , which originally aired on November 3, 2022. The title refers to a quote by Kim Kardashian as she plans her appearance for the 2022 Met Gala. Episode Overview