Audrey Hepburn is remembered as an actress but also a humanitarian. Born in Ixelles, Belgium, she spent her childhood in the Netherlands and, during World War II, she lived in German occupied Arnhem, Netherlands.Hepburn had become a proficient ballerina and, during the German occupation, danced secretly to raise money for the Dutch resistance. Recalling the experience, she later said, "The best audience I ever had made not a single sound at the end of my performances".
Living conditions worsened after the allied landing on D-Day. During 'Operation Market Garden', chronicled in the motion picture 'A Bridge Too Far', Arnhem was devastated.
Having studied ballet in Arnhem, Hepburn moved to London in 1948 and found work as a photographer's model. She made her American film debut as Gigi in 1951.
She is remembered for a brilliant performance in Roman Holiday (1953) which won her an Oscar , a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA. Later, she won a Tony Award for her performance in Ondine (1954). She is among a handful who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1961. She is also remembered as a tireless advocate for animal rights.
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.--Audrey Hepburn
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