A History Of Iconic Women: Here Are 60 Years Of Lady Legends

Audrey Hepburn: A World-Class Classic

Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929 – January 20, 1993) was a British actress known as being one of the most popular Golden Age Hollywood actresses. Hepburn was born in Brussels, Belgium, and during WW I, she moved with her family to the Netherlands hoping that it would remain neutral and not be attacked.

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It was after the war that she began training as a ballet dancer. Hepburn also worked as a model to support herself, as her family lost their money in the war. In 1953, she gained her first starring role in the film Roman Holiday and caught the eyes of many important people in the industry.