Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium on May 4, 1929. Because she was such a film fashion icon during the twentieth century, many fans looked up to her as the greatest actress of all time. Her elegance and charm delighted many with her memorable character portrayals across film history, such as Eliza Doolittle and Holly Golightly. Audrey was extremely modest about her acting talents despite the fact that she was one of very few to win an Emmy, Tony, Grammy, and an Academy Award. Audrey claimed to use no professional acting techniques, but her modesty and unique elfin and waif-like look inspired many designers such as Hubert de Givenchy.
Audrey started out with an interest in dance, specifically ballet, and then moved on to modeling, which she thought was her niche. However, the film producers quickly came calling for her. She became one of Hollywood's best-known stars with her leading roles in films such as “Roman Holiday” (1953), “Funny Face” (1957) and “Breakfast at Tiffany's” (1961). She was a stand out and one of the most recognizable women. To this day, her face is an iconic symbol of her time.
Not only was she one of the biggest motion active stars, she was also a major fashion influence. Her chic style and appearance were admired and imitated by a multitude of women. She received a golden Globe for the World film Favorite female in 1955.
Her last motion picture was Steven Spielberg’s “Always” in 1988. Unfortunately, her career ended five years later on January 20, 1993. Within her final years, she dedicated her life to helping impoverished children in the poorest nations. She became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Chidren’s Fund (UNICEF) to try to raise awareness for those in need. She was able to relate to them because of her childhood years in the Netherlands during the German invasion where she suffered oppression and malnutrion. Her travels were made easier because of the many languages she spoke, including French, Italian, Spanish, English, Dutch and German.
She received an academy award for her Humanitarian work in 1993 but was not alive to accept her honor. However, her work to help children around the world continues on. Her sons, Sean Ferrer and Luca Dotti, along with her companion Robert Wolders, established the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. It is dedicated to help children and organizations around the world through many initiatives and programs.
Like many icons, Audrey does have flaws. Although she is known all over for her beauty elegance and grace, she has created a president for sexuality in women across the world and in Hollywood. Her beauty and allure attracted many men during her life and after her death. Actresses of today strive to be like her, which can sometimes cause unhealthy behavior.
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