Kim Kardashian defends losing 7kg to fit into Marilyn Monroe's gown for Met Gala

In this combination photo, Kim Kardashian attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala. Photo: AFP

Reality television star Kim Kardashian has defended her drastic diet to fit into the late Marilyn Monroe's slinky dress for the Met Gala in May.

Kardashian, 41, who is known for her curvaceous booty, came under criticism after she revealed to fashion magazine Vogue that she was so determined to wear the dress that she lost more than 7kg in three weeks by basically cutting out carbohydrates and sugar.