
Did Marilyn Monroe Inspire Tinker Bell? Margaret Kerry Sets the Record Straight
Oct 10, 2025
Disney performer Margaret Kerry—Tinker Bell’s original live-action reference—answers the big question: was Tink based on Marilyn Monroe? She explains why the rumor doesn’t hold up (Fox wouldn’t loan Marilyn) and how Tink’s movement came from ballet choices Kerry performed on set. For more Peter Pan and Walt Disney
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