Ana de Armas stunned audiences with her fearless portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde (2022), a Netflix original that’s as controversial as it is artistic. One of the most talked-about aspects of the film? Her nude scenes, which were both raw and emotionally intense.
In this post, we break down every major nude moment, what it meant in the film’s context, and how it compares to other iconic scenes in cinema history.
🎥 Nude Scene Timestamps & Descriptions
Timestamp
Scene Description
00:24:17
First major nude scene – Marilyn walks through her house in full frontal nudity.
00:47:09
Intimate bedroom moment, combining nudity and emotional breakdown.
01:22:33
Hollywood party sequence – partially nude, filmed artistically.
01:55:48
Final dramatic nude scene that ties into the film’s tragic arc.
Note: All scenes were performed by Ana herself – no body doubles were used.
📌 Scene Context & Performance Analysis
These scenes weren’t just for shock value. Director Andrew Dominik used Ana’s vulnerability to portray the trauma and exploitation Monroe faced. The nudity was intentional, raw, and essential to the emotional impact of the story.
“I knew I had to go there. There was no other way to do justice to Marilyn’s story.”
— Ana de Armas
💬 Fan Reactions
“This was Ana’s boldest performance ever.”
“She deserves an award just for her courage in this film.”
