The Real Sizes of Iconic Women: beyonce

Ms. Bootylicious herself is today’s curvaceous diva. Sasha Fierce represents the hourglass ladies with a shapely body ratio of 33-26-42, and she’s proud of it (hence her "Bootylicious" anthem). She told Britain’s Daily Mail, "I feel best when I'm not really thin and not really heavy—when I'm still curvy. I really believe that everyone is supposed to be different, and whatever is a natural weight for you is usually what looks best."

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The Real Sizes of Iconic Women: marilyn monroe

Marilyn Monroe owned the hourglass figure in the '60s and has made it the universal symbol of femininity and sexuality. She had an incredible body ratio of 36-23-35. (Even Dolly Parton would be proud!) At 5 feet, 5 inches tall, Marilyn’s size 8 figure (not size 16, contrary to popular belief), made her the original curvaceous American icon.

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