Katharine Hepburn Graceful, charming, hilarious, self-confident, hard-working, determined, outrageous; Katharine Hepburn has been gathering adjectives for years, adding them to her image with carelessness and calculation. In an era of changing roles for women, Katharine Hepburn was able to use her influence on the American film to stand out as an early role model of the modern American woman. She had the essence of the successful adventuress: no mater the challenge, she survived in tact with
Me: Stories of My Life by Katherine Hepburn Katherine Hepburn is one of old Hollywood’s most unique and memorable stars. Her acting career lasted almost seventy years, earning her numerous awards including four Academy Awards, the most for any female actor. She has written two books, The Making of the African Queen in 1987 and Me: Stories of My Life in 1991. Katherine Hepburn was an independent, forward thinking individual, whose ideas were nurtured by her very large family. She was born
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
A fiery Scots-Yankee known for her intelligence, humor and iron determination, Katharine Hepburn demonstrated remarkable staying power in a screen career that spanned more than six decades, winning three of her four Best Actress Oscars after the age of 60. Credit must go to her extraordinary parents, a noted urologist father, who at great professional risk brought the facts about venereal disease to a wider public, and his dedicated suffragette wife (an early champion of birth control), for providing
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 symbol
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
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 be
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
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 in
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
Audrey Hepburn, born Audrey Kathleen Ruston (4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. She is mainly recognised as a film and fashion icon around the world, but she also spent part of her life working as a UNICEF ambassador. She is a spirit filled person with her humble and compassionate personality and in the way she cares so much about people who are in need of help. Audrey Hepburn was born on 4 May 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. Her father was an English banker and her
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
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
While on set of one of her movies the costume department stole Katharine Hepburn's slacks because they found them uncouth and unfit for an actress. Hepburn proceeded to walk around the set in her underwear, refusing to get dressed until her slacks were returned (Biography. Com Editors). This story is just one of many that personifies Hepburn's stubborn and unique personality that has made her such an inspiration and beloved actress. Not only did her personality make her famous but it is also the
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
Katharine Hepburn you might ask? She is an American actor who has had a world wine of a career. She was known as a fiercely independent woman who spoke her mind. Headstrong and self-sufficient, Hepburn refused to conform to society’s expectations of women and she did what she thought was right no matter what. She provoked society by wearing pants instead of dresses. We will take a dive into her career later on, but first let me tell you about her personal life. Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born
eyes, look for the good in the others, for beautiful lips, speak only words of 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