Caroline Scheuermann
Mrs. Brennan
English II-1st
13 April 2014
The Life Of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most iconic actresses ever to cross the screen. Well known for her acting career, Audrey’s life was lived for the good of others. There are many events in her life that made her to be so devout in her charity work. Audrey’s several hit movies and awards make her a great role model to aspiring actors, but her difficult experiences with World War II and her charity work make her an inspiration to all.
Audrey’s early life was not simply lived through without making her a different person. Audrey, born Audrey Kathleen Ruston in 1929 in Brussels, suffered greatly from the effects of World War II. Living during this time period exposed her to the cruelty and consequences of the war. For example, her house was entered and searched through by troops unexpectedly. These troops confiscated Audrey’s family’s property leaving them without personal items and with feelings of both fear and shock (Graham). When she was only five years old, she was sent off to a boarding school in England. Soon after she was sent off, Audrey’s family was broken apart. Her father had left her, her brothers, and her mother in 1935. This event, Audrey said, was the most traumatic happening in her lifetime. Her mother moved the family to Holland, with hope that it would provide a safer environment for her and her family. While in Holland, she began to study ballet. After spending many years studying ballet she became very serious about it and soon hoped to form a career as a professional ballerina. However, she was not able to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina due to the war. The war deprived her of the physical condition she w...
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... of her life. Living during World War II gave her compassion for those suffering from physical deprivation, broken families, and those who are not able to fulfill their dreams. Her story also gives a sense of hope to the hopeless. Her work with UNICEF displays her strong motive to help others (Ferrer). Her work as a Good Will Ambassador shows her leadership qualities, and helped her determination in leading missions around the world. She used her fame and publicity advantages not for her own benefit, but to educate the public about those in need. Most everything Audrey did displayed her consideration and compassion for those less fortunate. Her work left such a remarkable impact on people and is continued today in those who want to live a life similar to hers, and in her foundation. Her foundation today continues to help children in need all around the world.
Once she had her children she began being in the public’s eye much more often. Soon she would be labeled the “People’s Princess.” She was frequently called a fashion icon, role model, and arguably the most famous and photographed woman in the world. People who were close to her said that she had a “very easy going personality.” Lord St. John of Fawsley said “her appeal lay precisely in that she elevated feeling to the highest position. That is why people responded to her - they knew she really cared.” She became involved in numerous charities. Her most advertised ones were fighting the use of landmines and helping those who suffered from AIDs. One of her most famous pictures taken was of her holding ...
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"I want to grow old without face-lifts; I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made. Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you would never complete your whole life, would you? You would never wholly know yourself." Marilyn Monroe stated in the younger days of her life. Although this statement didn’t come true, Marilyn Monroe had a memorable life filled with many ups and downs. Who would think that such a successful young woman had such an unstable life? Whether you know her as “The Blonde Bombshell”, Norma, or Marilyn Monroe, she has had a large impact on the way people see women of the past. From her childhood, to her accomplishments, her downfalls and even her death, Marilyn Monroe had a huge impact on people all over the world.
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... Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Bangladesh, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Sudan. She helped grant starving children food, diseased children vaccinated, and thirsty people water. In addition to helping children overseas, Hepburn gave countless interviews on behalf of third world countries, contributed to the World Summit for Children, and gave UNICEF’s State of the World's Children reports. She received many awards for her years of working tirelessly in the mission field. Some of which are the United States' highest civilian award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In December of 1992, though riddled with cancer she still went on to serve in Somalia, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France and the United States.
When someone speaks of Marilyn Monroe most people think she was nothing other than a woman who slept her way to the top. Of course she had her faults, but there are a variety of traits to describe her rather than just her sexual appeal. Marilyn was an iconic model, singer and actress who passed away too soon from unknown causes. She became a popular, enthusiastic actress and her films produced over 200 million dollars. Although, many people seen her as scandalous, she was more than that, she faced many troubling situations before her rise to the top only to be defeated by a sudden death.
Her films during the 50’s and 60’s have become classics throughout the American society and the world. Her humanitarian work with UNICEF has left a lasting impact on children in many third world countries. Along with her acting career and humanitarian work, she also continues to influence the world of fashion and inspire young girls today. The memory of Audrey Hepburn and the work she has done in all arenas of her life will continue to impact and inspire the world for many years to
In Brussels, Belgium Audrey Kathleen Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929. As an infant she almost nearly died from a case of whooping cough because her mother did not believe in doctors she believed in prayers only (Gitlin 1). Audrey was different from a lot of kids when growing up she was a shy, but had a wild imagination. She imaged a fairly castle with nature’s wonders of trees or bushes (Gitlin 3). Hepburn attended an academy for girls in Kent from 1935-1938 (Audrey Hepburn). Audrey and her mother, Ella, were abandoned by Audrey’s father because he was so involved with the Fascist movement. He was very motivated by his increased political passions (Gitlin 6). Audrey’s Grandparents took her and her mother fifty miles southeast of Amsterdam and helped then through the hard time of Audrey’s dad leaving them. After some time had passed on Audrey’s father, Joseph moved to London and asked for visitation rights (Gitlin 6&7). In 1939- 1945 Hepburn trained in ballet in Arnhem Conservatory. Audrey became so well at doing ballet in 1944 she danced for groups of people to collect money for underground movement. Later she said, “The best audience I ever had made not a single sound at the end of my performance’’ (Audrey Hepburn).
Hepburn had two half-brothers, Ian and Alex Quales van Ufford from her mother’s first marriage. When she was 6-years-old, her father left their family and she was devastated. She later described the event as the most traumatic moment of her life. During World War II, Hepburn, her mother, and her two half-brothers relocated to the Netherlands. Hepburn’s mother thought that they would be safe from any German attacks, but she was wrong. The German’s raided the Dutch’s food and fuel supplies leaving the people hungry and cold. Hepburn suffered from malnutrition and developed anemia and respiratory problems. Her half-brother Ian was soon sent to a German labor camp and her other half-brother Alex left to escape it. To avoid punishment for having ...
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