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Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

  • Full name: Audrey Kathleen Ruston
  • Date of birth: May 4, 1929
  • Place of birth: Ixelles, Belgium
  • Nationality: British
  • Occupation: Actress, dancer, humanitarian
  • Known for: Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany's, My Fair Lady

Personal life

Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929, in Ixelles, Belgium. Her father, Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston, was a British banker, and her mother, Ella van Heemstra, was a Dutch baroness. Hepburn had two older half-brothers, Alexander and Ian.

Hepburn's parents divorced when she was six years old. She lived with her mother in Brussels until the German invasion of Belgium in 1940. Hepburn and her mother then moved to the Netherlands, where they lived in hiding during the Nazi occupation.

Hepburn studied ballet in Arnhem, Netherlands, and London, England. She began her acting career in 1948, appearing in small roles in British films.

Hepburn married actor Mel Ferrer in 1954. They had one son together, Sean Hepburn Ferrer. The couple divorced in 1968.

Hepburn married Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti in 1969. They had one son together, Luca Dotti. The couple divorced in 1982.

Hepburn was a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from 1988 until her death in 1993. She traveled the world, raising awareness of the plight of children in developing countries.

Career

Audrey Hepburn's breakthrough role came in 1953, when she starred opposite Gregory Peck in the romantic comedy Roman Holiday. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Hepburn won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

Hepburn went on to star in a number of successful films, including Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and My Fair Lady (1964). She was known for her elegance, her grace, and her ability to play a wide range of characters.

Hepburn retired from acting in 1988 to focus on her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She continued to work for UNICEF until her death in 1993.

Awards and honors

Audrey Hepburn won numerous awards for her work, including:

  • Two Academy Awards
  • Three BAFTA Awards
  • A Golden Globe Award
  • A Tony Award
  • A Grammy Award

Hepburn was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992.

Legacy

Audrey Hepburn is considered one of the greatest actresses of all time. She is remembered for her beauty, her grace, and her talent. Hepburn is also remembered for her humanitarian work, and she continues to be an inspiration to people around the world.

Personal life

Audrey Hepburn was a private person, and she rarely gave interviews. She was also known for her sense of humor and her love of animals.

Hepburn died of cancer on January 20, 1993, at the age of 63. She is buried in Tolochenaz, Switzerland.

Net worth

Audrey Hepburn's net worth at the time of her death was estimated to be $30 million.