Hollywood star transformed into Marilyn Monroe for film and nobody recognises her

Dakota Johnson has transformed into Marilyn Monroe for a new film (Picture: Genesis/Getty)

Dakota Johnson has undergone a striking transformation to play one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons – and the first glimpse is enough to make you do a double take.

The 36-year-old actress swaps her brunette locks for Marilyn Monroe’s unmistakable platinum blonde curls in Flesh Impact, a new short film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

In the newly released first-look image, Johnson stares directly into the camera sporting Monroe’s glamorous old Hollywood look, complete with soft pink lipstick, fluttery lashes and the actress’s trademark mole.

The 17-minute project isn’t aiming to retell Monroe’s life...