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A MARILYN Monroe impersonator has blasted Instagram for closing her account — in case she was mistaken for the real star.

Isabella Bliss, 34, had her profile removed five times in two weeks even though iconic pin-up Marilyn died in 1962 and would be 94 if alive today.

Marilyn Monroe impersonator Isabella Bliss has blasted Instagram for closing her account — in case she was mistaken for the real star
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Marilyn Monroe impersonator Isabella Bliss has blasted Instagram for closing her account — in case she was mistaken for the real starCredit: Eastnews Press Agency/Deryck Ban

Burlesque performer Isabella said the bizarre censorship by Instagram owner Facebook is hindering her promotion as she prepares to take to the stage again after lockdown.

She said: “I was asked to clearly state I’m not the celebrity in question.

"It’s almost insulting to the public that Instagram and Facebook think people would mistake me for a woman who’s been dead since 1962.

“It just seems utterly outrageous that I’m being personally attacked or victimised for using my social media platform for part of my business.”

Isabella, of Basildon, Essex, said the pages are her “shop window” and allow her to advertise herself and take bookings.

Isabella had her profile removed five times in two weeks even though iconic pin-up Marilyn died in 1962
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Isabella had her profile removed five times in two weeks even though iconic pin-up Marilyn died in 1962Credit: Eastnews Press Agency/Scott Chalmers
Screen icon Marilyn would be 94 if she was still alive today
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Screen icon Marilyn would be 94 if she was still alive todayCredit: AP:Associated Press

She said they clearly state that she is a Monroe tribute artist, as required by Instagram.

An Instagram spokesman said: “The account was removed in error and has now been restored.

"We apologise for the mistake.”

Isabella said: 'I was asked to clearly state I’m not the celebrity in question'
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Isabella said: 'I was asked to clearly state I’m not the celebrity in question'Credit: Eastnews Press Agency/Deryck Ban
Isabella said: 'It’s almost insulting to the public that Instagram and Facebook think people would mistake me for a woman who’s been dead since 1962'
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Isabella said: 'It’s almost insulting to the public that Instagram and Facebook think people would mistake me for a woman who’s been dead since 1962'Credit: Eastnews Press Agency/Deryck Ban
An Instagram spokesman said: 'The account was removed in error and has now been restored'
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An Instagram spokesman said: 'The account was removed in error and has now been restored'Credit: Getty Images - Getty
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