Most Iconic Swimsuits: Pamela Anderson, Marilyn Monroe, Halle Berry & More (PHOTOS)

Happy Memorial Day!

Summer is now in full swing with the weekend's barbecues and bronzing by the pool, and so it's time for our annual iconic swimwear round-up. This year, we've included some new faces (Sports Illustrated's most recent cover girl Irina Shayk) amid old favorites (the one and only, Marilyn Monroe). Take a look below and tell us which iconic bikini or one piece you wish you could romp in the waves in.

And now, if you'll excuse us, we have some very important lounging on the beach to tend to...

Comments

[covyzoo]

01:53 PM on 06/01/2011

What is wrong with you??? Why did you put that picture of Obama in there? He is not iconic in a swimsuit and he certainly will not be iconic as a president. I can't wait until we can VOTE him out. He is a waste of our precious air.

[Chicookie]

07:28 AM on 06/01/2011

Why is Obama the only guy on the list?
Can we get some hot men please?

[Jackie730]

12:17 AM on 06/01/2011

Racquel,Halle and Irinia.

[laydeesimba]

03:40 PM on 05/31/2011

The Marilyn Monroe shot is wrong - her iconic shot is the one in the white one piece. And how can you forget Betty Grable - shot from behind in that white swimsuit as she looks over her shoulder? EVERY GI locker had that photo in the 40's! And Ann margaret in Viva las Vegas! Those suits were iconic, not Demi Moore or Obama!

[bknott]

11:22 AM on 05/31/2011

Why is Demi Moore on this list? That photo could hardly be called "iconic," unless your icons are all plastic surgery success stories.

[Tone67]

10:41 AM on 05/31/2011

in total agreeance with the top 5

[Odeemgawa]

08:27 AM on 05/31/2011

I'm sorry, i have to go to a staff meeting now.

[Roland19]

08:04 AM on 05/31/2011

Barack Obama? Seriously? Look, if one is going to throw a male into that mix, make it Daniel Craig from Casino Royale.

[Farmers Market]

06:42 AM on 05/31/2011

In all fairness what is Obama alone doing here?

[Farmers Market]

06:40 AM on 05/31/2011

Bettie Page does it. Simply delicious!

[Dawn Castle]

06:03 AM on 05/31/2011

where's Betty Grable? her swimsuit pic motivated a generation of men to win a war.

[Seafarer61]

04:47 AM on 05/31/2011

Most iconic swimsuits?

Any bikini Kana Tsugihara is wearing.

[Mr Universe]

04:10 AM on 05/31/2011

Nothing topped Ursula with a conch shell and diving knife back in the day. Maybe Raquel.

[sunchaser528]

02:06 AM on 05/31/2011

Not to (carbon) date myself, but does anyone remember Cheryl Tiegs in Sports Illustrated circa 1978? Memorable and iconic.

[soundping]

01:49 AM on 05/31/2011

Raquel Welch and Halle Berry.. Winning!

[Farmers Market]

06:43 AM on 05/31/2011

Like Charlie Sheen winning? Chuckle.