Audrey Hepburn

Date of Birth: May 4, 1929

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: January 20, 1993

Biography

Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian recognized as a film and fashion icon. Born in Brussels, Belgium, she spent her early childhood in Belgium, England, and the Netherlands. She studied ballet in Amsterdam and London, which showcased her grace and elegance. Hepburn gained worldwide fame with her role in “Roman Holiday” (1953), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She went on to star in numerous classics including “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961), “My Fair Lady” (1964), and “Wait Until Dark” (1967). Beyond her acting career, Hepburn dedicated much of her later life to UNICEF, working in some of the poorest communities in Africa, South America, and Asia.

5 Interesting Facts about Audrey Hepburn

1. Audrey Hepburn was fluent in five languages: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian.

2. She survived the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, which profoundly impacted her life and later humanitarian work.

3. Hepburn was one of the few entertainers who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

4. She took a break from acting to raise her family and later dedicated herself to humanitarian work with UNICEF.

5. Audrey Hepburn’s iconic black dress from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and has become one of the most famous fashion items in film history.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Audrey Hepburn

1. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”

2. “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

3. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’”

4. “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

5. “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her career, Audrey Hepburn’s net worth was estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

Audrey Hepburn had two children: 1. Sean Hepburn Ferrer, born on July 17, 1960, from her marriage to actor Mel Ferrer. 2. Luca Dotti, born on February 8, 1970, from her marriage to Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti.