In the 1950s and ’60s, Audrey Hepburn became one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. She gained fame with her breakthrough role in Roman Holiday (1953), winning an Academy Award for Best Actress. She starred in classics like Sabrina (1954), The Nun’s Story (1959), and Funny Face (1957), establishing herself as a versatile actress and fashion icon. Her elegant, minimalist style, often defined by sleek updos and simple, sophisticated outfits, made her a muse for designers like Hubert de Givenchy.
Hepburn cemented her status as a cultural legend in the 1960s with Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), where her portrayal of Holly Golightly became iconic, especially her look featuring the little black dress and pearls. She also starred in My Fair Lady (1964) and Charade (1963), further showcasing her range. Throughout this time, she became known not only for her acting but for her graceful, timeless style and later for her humanitarian work with UNICEF.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see the beauty of a young Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s.
Audrey Hepburn in costume as Gigi at the Fulton Theatre, photo by Norman Parkinson, New York, 1951
Audrey Hepburn photographed by Arthur Rothstein while appearing on Broadway in the play “Gigi”, 1951
Audrey Hepburn in mimosa yellow dress by Ceil Chapman, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1952
Audrey Hepburn, 1952
Audrey Hepburn in a Paramount Pictures publicity still for her movie “Roman Holiday” Rome, Italy, 1953
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