What does the quote "less of a Marilyn, more of a Jackie" from Legally blonde the musical referring to?

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Answer 1

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less Marilyn Monroe - ditzy blonde, and more of Jackie Kennedy - respectful woman

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Answer 2

less of a dumb broad (marilyn monroe)
more of a smart classy lady (jackie kennedy)

Answer 3

Marilyn Monroe
Jackie Onassis Kennedy

Answer 4

Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy.

Answer 5

i think it means less talky or less pretty and more worky or buisness i dont know

Answer 6

less marilyn monroe, more jackie onassis.

Answer 7

I think it means less "in your face" sexy and more sophisticated sexy.

Answer 8

i've never seen it but i'm sure it's referring to Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy. possibly.

Answer 9

Monroe or Kennedy.

Answer 10

The Marilyn refers to Monroe, the Jackie to either Kennedy or O, I always thought Kennedy.

Answer 11

Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy

Answer 12

less of marilyn monroe more jaque people are say jackie kennedy but i dont think thats right ill right back if i remember!!!

Answer 13

Marilyn Monroe and Jackie O (I assume)

Answer 14

Less like Marilyn Monroe ( all sex appeal - not the smartest pupil in the class)
more like Jackie Kennedy-Onassis ( beaming with class and intelect and exuding sex appeal of a different type)

Answer 15

i think it means she doesnt want to be known as a loose dim witted blonde sex symbol. but more of an old fashioned, classy and intelligient brunette.