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
Audrey Hepburn once said, "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, 'I'm possible'!", and over the course of her 63 years she showed the world she could prove it. Born Audrey Kathleen Rouston in Brussels, Belgium, this gamine girl overcame hunger, poverty, war, and abandonment to storm Hollywood with her elegance, grace, stunning iconic fashion, and down to earth personality. In present day Hollywood many stars are known to show admirable gestures of humanitarianism, but although Audrey is considered
Remembered as a film and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn lived a difficult, but accomplished life. She was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium to Joseph Victor Hepburn-Ruston and Ella van Heemstr. Despite having a traumatizing childhood, she always believed that, “The most important thing is to enjoy life. To be happy. It’s all that matters.” 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
Audrey Hepburn was loved all over the world and was a very influential, successful actress. She was known for acting, modeling, and dancing. Many women in the world looked to Audrey as their idol. She was influenced by many things that happened during her early life. 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
Elegance: The Life of Audrey Hepburn A little black dress fitted perfectly around the tiny waist of a dancer’s body. Her hips sway as she walks, hair pinned on top of her head in a perfect bun, and large dark sunglasses resting lightly on the bridge of her nose framing a thin face. Audrey Hepburn. a symbol of elegance, glamour, poise. But no one knows her life, not really. What’s behind that pearly white smile, what have those deep chocolate brown eyes witnessed? Audrey Hepburn has been a cultural
Audrey Hepburn once said, “The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’s all that matters.” Audrey Hepburn has had a large impact on society for decades. Audrey was born under the name Edda Kathleen van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston in Brussels Belgium on May 4th, 1929. She lived in England for most of her life until World War II forced her and her family to move to the Netherlands. As a child, she took ballet lessons and when she was older she finished her studies in London and Amsterdam
Mendoza Mr. Hanson Eagle Success 25 February 2014 Audrey Hepburn All around the world, Audrey Hepburn is an idol to kids, teens, adults, elders, and even myself. Audrey Hepburn has gone through a lot in her lifetime including a tough childhood, a successful career, an outstanding fashion sense, and a vast amount of charity work. Throughout her struggles and successes, she always kept a smile on her face as well as keeping smiles on others. Audrey Hepburn, as amazing as she was and still is, will always
BACKGROUND Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) considered a fashion icon, gifted actress and a natural beauty. She had a difficult childhood, which culminated in her parents’ divorce. According to her son, Audrey’s abandonment by her father was a wound that never healed. It led her to unhealthy marriages that resulted in divorce. Due to family tension and possibly her extreme introverted nature, at the age of six she was sent to a boarding school in London. There, she is believed to have become more outgoing
Audrey Hepburn is one of the greatest film icons in American culture. She set a standard of elegance for women everywhere. She took part in many films, participating in UNICEF, and also managed to maintain her social class and sophistication in everything she did. Not only was Audrey a film icon, she was also one of the most famous style muse of her time. She is a role model for children and women and for people who want to make a change in the world. Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929 in Belgium
actress, Audrey Hepburn, is recognized as a film and fashion icon. She radiated beauty and elegance throughout her career. She has been in many movies and is best known for her classic movies such as: Sabrina, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady, and Roman Holiday. She received many awards throughout her life time, but it took a lot of hard work and determination. Many people don’t know much about her, her childhood and what she did before and after her career took off. Hepburn grew up
Biography of Audrey Hepburn “What is needed in order to really become a star is an extra element which God gives you or doesn’t give you. You’re born with it. You cannot learn it. God kissed Audrey Hepburn on the cheek and there she was” (Harris 11). Seen as an angel by all those who adored her, Audrey Hepburn portrayed the true image of a Hollywood star. Her grace and elegance touched all those whom she met and her death brought sorrow to millions. Living her life as a princess, Audrey had everything
Audrey Hepburn Thesis: Audrey Hepburn was one of the most iconic figures and successful star of her era who inspired ladies with her fashion influences, humanitarian work, and life. Gitlin, Martin. Audrey Hepburn: A Biography. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2009. Questia School. Web. 12 Jan. 2017. In chapter two, Gitlin discuss about how Hepburn was a witness to all the brutality that the German had inflicted on many individuals, including the Jews. She witnessed Jews being rounded up and herded away
Audrey Hepburn was one of the most iconic figures and successful star of her era who inspired society with her life, fashion influences, and humanitarian work. Hepburn did impacted the fashion industries and changed how women viewed themselves. She inspired women to hold themselves with grace, confidence, and poise. Hepburn’s legacy is way more than just a little black dress, pearls and oversized sunglasses. Audrey Hepburn is a leader. Hepburn was a great leader because she puts others before her
kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” These words were spoken by Audrey Hepburn, a fashion icon, gifted actress and a natural beauty. Seen as an angel by all those who adored her, Audrey Hepburn portrayed the true image of a Hollywood star. Her grace and elegance affected all those she met and her death brought sadness to millions. Living her life like a queen, Audrey had everything she dreamed of. But her way to this life was not easy. Living through the destruction
Audrey Hepburn: A Life Devoted “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.” This is a quote from the elegant, sophisticated and charming Audrey Hepburn, who Vogue calls “incomparably lovely.” Audrey Hepburn was one of the world’s most devoted, popular, and caring women in the entertainment business of and
Audrey Hepburn has always been known as the glamorous and flawless movie star that won America’s hearts on the big screen. Yet, people would never know how she put a smile on her face despite her childhood plastered with horrors, anxiety, depression, rejection, and starvation. They would never know how she became a humanitarian and a source of good because of all she faced at such a young age. Despite all of this, Audrey Hepburn was an inspiration to society because she was different through her
When it comes to class and character, not many women can exceed Audrey Hepburn, one of the most iconic and successful stars of her era. Her name is synonymous with an ethereal combination of 1950s and 1960s retro fashion, supreme elegance, and childlike innocence. She stood among stars like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor as the epitome of female glamour. As a decorated and award-winning actress, Audrey was known for the powerful yet, classy female roles she played in some of today’s greatest
Audrey Hepburn “I was born with an enormous need for affection and a terrible need to give it.” - Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn; dancer, actress, fashion icon, mother, & humanitarian. She used her fame for the better, helping others and continues to influence the world with her great grace, beauty, and elegance. To fully understand the star, one must learn of her early life and childhood, her dancing and acting career (and her marriages), and possibly the most impressive of all, her humanitarian
Audrey Hepburn once said, “The ‘Third World’ is a term I don’t like very much, because we’re all one world. I want people to know that the largest part of humanity is suffering.” Throughout the years of her career, Audrey was not just seen as a beauty icon or an actress, but instead as a humanitarian. Born on May 4, 1929 in Belgium, Audrey was raised by her parents to be a self-successful woman. Growing up, she quickly became an elegant fashion icon. Starting off with minor roles in stage performances
humanitarian Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn has influenced me through her selflessness, courage, and uniqueness. After Hepburn's main career in acting had ended, she moved into the field of humanitarian work by joining UNICEF. While working with the humanitarian organization, Hepburn met all with warmth, compassion, and kindness. She viewed the entire world as one big family, connecting and loving all she met. Audrey Hepburn is also one of the most courageous people I have come to learn about. Audrey Hepburn