Audrey Hepburn

By Joanna Lynn, Feb 21, 2025

Image of Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina — Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina, 1954

Who was Audrey Hepburn?

Audrey Hepburn was an actress, style icon and humanitarian.

She’s also known for being one of Old Hollywood’s most famous stars.

Nowadays, it’s hard to know if she’s more famous for her movies, or her ultra chic sense of style.

Short Biography

Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium and grew up in Europe.

During World War II, while vacationing with her mother in the Netherlands, Hitler’s army captured the town.

After WWII, she went to London to pursue ballet school and a modeling career.

She was spotted by film producers and began to get bit parts in movies.

Her role in the film Roman Holiday brought her instant fame.

After Roman Holiday, her movie career was hugely successful, and she went on to star in a number of iconic films such as Sabrina, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Audrey Hepburn died in 1993 at the age of 63.

Audrey Hepburn marriages

Audrey Hepburn was engaged to British businessman, James Hanson, however, she later called off the engagement once she realized they would be apart most of the time due to conflicting work.
Audrey Hepburn married the actor Mel Ferrer in 1954. Unfortunately they divorced 14 years later in 1968.
Audrey Hepburn’s second marriage was a psychiatrist, Andrea Dotti. She wore a pink gown by her close friend, Hubert de Givenchy.
After her divorce from Andrea Dotti, Audrey Hepburn was with Robert Wolders after her divorce from Andrea Dotti until she did in 1993, although they never officially tied the knot.

Audrey Hepburn Movies

It’s hard to narrow down the best Audrey Hepburn movies, but here are some of our favorites:

Roman Holiday
Co-starring Gregory Peck. This was Audrey Hepburn’s breakout role, followed by the hit Sabrina which cemented her as a star. Audrey Hepburn won Best Actress for this role.

Sabrina
Starring Audrey Hepburn as Sabrina, and co-starring Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. Audrey Hepburn’s role in Sabrina earned her an Academy award nomination.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s
one of Audrey Hepburn’s iconic roles as the stylish Holly Golightly, co-starring George Peppard and Patricia Neal. Another nomination for best actress for Audrey Hepburn’s role as the stylish Holly Golightly.

Charade
An underrated romantic suspense movie, co-starring Cary Grant and Walter Matthau.

How to Steal a Million
A comedy crime movie, co-starring Peter O-Toole and Eli Wallach.

My Fair Lady
A musical, with another iconic role for Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle, co-starring Rex Harrison and Stanley Holloway.

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