It's one of the most famous images in the world: Iconic sex symbol Marilyn Monroe stands above a hot subway grate, struggling to keep her dress from rising above her waist as steam gushes from the vents. The unmistakable ivory pleated dress from the scene, which Monroe wore in the film The Seven-Year Itch, recently set a record at auction, where it sold for $5.7 million.

The Beverly Hills, California, auction took place last Saturday, reports CNN, and bidders paid another $2.7 million for three other Monroe outfits from some of her most iconic films. The sequined crimson showgirl gown and feathered fascinator that Monroe wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes fetched $1.47 million, while her ensembles from River of No Return and There's No Business Like Show Business went for $1.2 million. All items drastically exceeded their expected values.

The auction was part of a series of events meant to sell the collection of Hollywood memorabilia that singer, actress and dancer Debbie Reynolds acquired over her lifetime. Reynolds personally shed a tear when the white subway dress reached its unbelievable selling price ($4.6 million with a $1 million commission), as it was only expected to fetch about $2 million.

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