Audrey Hepburn:Kinsley

Born

May 4, 1929

Audrey Kathleen Ruston/Audrey Hepburn
was born in Brussels, Belgium on May 4, 1929. Her mother was a Dutch baroness, her father an English banker.

Parents' Divorce

Jan 24, 1935

parents divorced in 1935. Her father was a Nazi sympathizer, contributing to the divorce. Hepburn considered this event one of the most traumatic moments of her life.

Sent to Live with Grandfather

May 10, 1940

Hepburn's mother, Ella, sent her to live with her grandfather under the pseudonym Edda von Heemstra. The Dutch name was assumed in the hopes of limiting her English connections.

Starvation in the Netherlands

Apr 19, 1944

he Nazis had blockaded portions of the Netherlands, leaving the people to starve. Hepburn ground tulip bulbs into flour in an attempt to survive. She suffered physically from the effects of malnutrition and anemia.

Moved to Amsterdam

Apr 24, 1945

Hepburn moved to Amsterdam to continue her studies in ballet; however, she was told that she was too tall, and too damaged by malnutrition to ever become a prima ballerina. She turned her attentions to acting.

First Acting Debut

Mar 24, 1948

Hepburn's first film appearance was in an educational film teaching the Dutch language

Film Career Began

Apr 6, 1951

Hepburn had moved to Hollywood and was getting her first minor roles, including One Wild Oat. Her first significant film role would follow the next year, as well as a 219 show run as a Broadway lead.Hepburn had moved to Hollywood and was getting her first minor roles, including One Wild Oat. Her first significant film role would follow the next year, as well as a 219 show run as a Broadway lead.

Roman Holiday

Feb 22, 1953

Audrey's first truly major film, Roman Holiday, was released in February 1953. She starred opposite leading man Gregory Peck.

Oscar for Best Actress

Mar 30, 1954

Hepburn received the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Roman Holiday.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Mar 12, 1961

Breakfast at Tiffany's was , introducing Hepburn's Holly Golightly to the world. Today, this is considered one of the most iconic films ever made in history.

Sang Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy

Jan 20, 1963

Hepburn sang Happy Birthday to personal friend and U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who she affectionately referred to as "Jack".

Charade

May 15, 1963

Hepburn's Charade, her only film co-starring Cary Grant.

My Fair Lady

Oct 19, 1964

As Eliza Doolittle, Hepburn created another iconic role alongside Rex Harrison in the musical.

Robin and Marian

Mar 11, 1976

Audrey Hepburn
starred opposite Sean Connery in 1976's Robin and Marian, a romantic adventure telling the story of an older Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

UNICEF Ambassador

Apr 7, 1992

Audrey devoted her life from 1988 until her death in 1993 to helping children in need around the world as UNICEF's International Goodwill Ambassador.

Hepburn's Enchanted Tales

Apr 7, 1992

recorded a storytelling album for children, receiving the Grammy for best spoken-word recording that year.

Diagnosed with Cancer

Nov 15, 1992

Audrey was sadly diagnosed with abdominal cancer in November 1992. She had several surgeries, but it was soon determined that the cancer was terminal.she did not let this stop her one bit she fought for her self and for many other sick children in the world we will always appreciate her change in the world.

Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dec 11, 1992

later in life Audrey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work with UNICEF in December 1992.

Audrey Hepburn Died

Jan 20, 1993

tragically Audrey died on January 20, 1993. Her remains were transported back to her home in Switzerland for burial.we will never forget her says her son Lucca Dotti and her husband Andrea dotti