On and off the screen, Hepburn epitomized elegance, sophistication, and taste. A muse of French designer Givenchy, she was one of the greatest style icons of the 20th century. When she was still a young ballet student during World War II, Hepburn aided the Dutch Resistance against the Nazis. Later in life, she was a deeply committed goodwill ambassador who traveled the globe for the United Nations’ International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
Actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn's timeless style and grace were the stuff of legend and remain unrivaled in their scope and influence. The Belgian-born actress first caught the world’s attention as a wide-eyed young Parisian in the Broadway production of “Gigi” and then as a rebellious princess in “Roman Holiday.” Later, she was a strong-willed Cockney flower vendor in "My Fair Lady" and a free-spirited escort in “Breakfast in Tiffany’s. Audrey Hepburn's image is among the best known, and the world remains enthralled by her story decades after her death at age 63.
@kozachok, September 27th 2021
