Audrey Hepburn Worksheets

Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, dancer, model, and humanitarian who became a Hollywood star in the and 60s. Her sophisticated style, radiant beauty, and iconic acting have earned her the ranking of third greatest female screen legend in Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Early Life ▪ Edda Kathleen Hepburn Ruston, more popularly known as Audrey Hepburn, was born on May 4, 1929 in , Belgium. ▪ She was born to Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston, an Englishman, and Baroness Ella van Heemstra, a Dutch noblewoman. KIDSKONNECT.COM Audrey Hepburn ▪ Even though she was born in Belgium, Hepburn was a British citizen and studied in England when she was young. ▪ Hepburn’s parents divorced when she was six years old.

Life during the World War II ▪ At the start of World War II in 1939, she and her mother moved to the Netherlands thinking that it was safer to live there, away from Nazi occupation. ▪ In 1940, however, the Netherlands fell into Nazi occupation. ▪ Hepburn experienced hardships while living in the Netherlands. throughout World War II. ▪ She was still able to study in the conservatory where she also took ballet lessons. ▪ It was said that she used her dancing in fundraising for the underground movement during the Nazi occupation. ▪ Audrey’s horrific experiences during the war, such as seeing her uncle shot by Germans and seeing a trainload of Jewish kids being transported via cattle trucks, led her to become a humanitarian later on in her life. Acting Beginnings ▪ When the war was over, she continued to practice ballet in and in . ▪ Her malnutrition and height due to the war left her unable to become a great ballerina so she pursued acting instead. ▪ She then studied acting in her early 20s. ▪ While she began to get small film roles, she also worked as a model

and dancer. KIDSKONNECT.COM Audrey Hepburn ▪ After her minor film appearances, she was selected to star as in a West End play of the same title which opened in Broadway in 1951. ▪ In 1953, she was chosen in her first major supporting role in ’s The Secret People, as a prodigy ballerina.

Rise to Stardom ▪ Also in 1953, Hepburn was cast in her first starring role in major Hepburn in a screen test for (1953) American film Roman Holiday. ▪ The film had box office success and Hepburn received multiple awards for her acting: Academy Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama, and a BAFTA Award for Best British Actress in a Leading Role. ▪ Roman Holiday established Hepburn’s place in the acting industry and among Hollywood’s best.

▪ Hepburn was featured on the cover of

TIME magazine in September 1953. ▪ She then starred in romantic comedy Sabrina (1954) with and . ▪ Her performance in Sabrina earned her a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Hepburn with William Holden in Sabrina (1954) KIDSKONNECT.COM Audrey Hepburn

▪ Also in 1954, she returned to Broadway and starred as a water nymph in , with as co-star, whom she married later that year. ▪ She won a Tony Award for her performance in Ondine.

Hepburn and Mel Ferrer in (1956) ▪ Hepburn became a Hollywood box office favorite and continued to starred in films War and Peace (1956), (1957), Love in the Afternoon (1957), The Nun’s Story (1959), Green Mansions (1959), and The Unforgiven (1960).

Breakfast at Tiffany’s and ▪ In 1961, Hepburn starred in one of her most popular films: 's Breakfast at Tiffany's, a film loosely based on the novella of the same name by . ▪ In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, she portrayed New Yorker Holly Golightly, a defining role for Hepburn and an iconic character in Hollywood cinema. ▪ For her performance, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. ▪ Her success continued as she acted in film Charade (1963) where she earned her third and final BAFTA award. ▪ In 1964, she acted in her most controversial film My Fair Lady. ▪ The film sparked controversy when Hepburn’s role was believed to belong to who originally starred in the stage show of My Fair Lady. KIDSKONNECT.COM Audrey Hepburn ▪ According to critics, Hepburn still gave a stellar performance in My Fair Lady despite not earning nominations for acting awards.

Semi-retirement and Divorce ▪ After acting in her 1967 films and Two for the Road, Hepburn began her semi-retirement and acted only occasionally. ▪ Hepburn and Mel Ferrer divorced in 1968. ▪ She hosted a 1990s documentary series entitled Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn, which began airing the day after her death in January 1993 and earned her a posthumous Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement – Informational Programming in 1993. ▪ She also recorded a spoken word album, Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales, which earned her a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.

Humanitarian Work ▪ In 1988, she became a special goodwill ambassador for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). ▪ In 1992, US president George H. W. Bush presented Hepburn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work with UNICEF.

Death ▪ After returning from Somalia in 1992, Audrey Hepburn developed colon cancer. ▪ At 63 years old, she died in in January 1993. KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Audrey’s Biography Audrey Hepburn was a beloved actress during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Write a short biography of Audrey Hepburn in the space below.

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KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______A Brief History What are the films and/or plays Audrey Hepburn appeared and starred in? Make a brief history of Audrey Hepburn’s work. Write only the titles of the films. Be guided by the years given for each blank.

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1954-1956

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1957-1959

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1959-1961

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______1961 ______onwards ______KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Multiple Choice Recall what you’ve learned about Audrey Hepburn by answering the following questions. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

Where did Audrey Hepburn live in her teen years? A. England B. The Netherlands

What was Audrey Hepburn’s first major film? A. Breakfast at Tiffany’s B. Roman Holiday

To whom was Audrey Hepburn married from 1954 to 1968? A. Mel Ferrer B. William Holden

When was Audrey Hepburn first featured in TIME Magazine? A. September 1953 B. September 1954

What career did Audrey Hepburn want to pursue at first? A. Music B. Ballet

KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Movie Match

Match the film where Audrey Hepburn starred in to the description of Hepburn’s role in the movie.

Eliza Doolittle is a flower seller who was Breakfast at subjected to speech lessons to Tiffany’s change her accent.

Sabrina Fairchild has been in love with her My Fair Lady father’s employer all her life.

Holly Golightly is an eccentric New Yorker socialite who usually schemes to marry Roman men for their money. Holiday

Princess Ann is a royal princess out to explore on her own. Sabrina

KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Film Posters Read the following descriptions of films starring Audrey Hepburn then illustrate an appropriate film poster for each of them.

WAR AND PEACE is a war drama FUNNY FACE is a musical romantic film exploring the personal growth comedy film about fashion photographer and relationships of the characters Dick Avery being captivated by Hepburn (including Hepburn) during the and ending up going to France with her Napoleonic invasion. and photographing her in Paris.

KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Audrey’s Awards Audrey Hepburn won multiple Golden Globe, BAFTA, and in her lifetime. What is the significance of each of these awards and how many did Hepburn receive?

What are the GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS for?______How many did Audrey Hepburn receive?______

What are the BAFTA AWARDS for?______How many did Audrey Hepburn receive?______

What are the ACADEMY AWARDS for?______How many did Audrey Hepburn receive?______

KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Outside Acting Audrey Hepburn was not only an actress, but also a model, a wife, and a humanitarian. Can you describe who Audrey Hepburn was in those particular roles she played? MODELLING

MARRIAGE

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KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Golden Age Actresses Many beautiful and talented actresses rose to stardom in the Golden Age of Hollywood. One of them is Audrey Hepburn. Can you make a short introductory profile for each of the Golden Age actresses below? Include their bio and the film/s they are most famous for?

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GRACE KELLY

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ELIZABETH TAYLOR

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AVA GARDNER

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VIVIEN LEIGH

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KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______Appreciating Audrey After learning about Audrey Hepburn, reflect on her impact on the film industry and humanitarian efforts. In your own words, complete the statements below.

When I think of Audrey Hepburn, I think of… ______because... ______

Audrey Hepburn made her mark in... ______through... ______

In one word, Audrey Hepburn is ______. She is an inspiring icon because… ______

KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______My Short Film Audrey Hepburn acted in numerous films and plays. Write a screenplay of a short film that would have been perfect for Audrey Hepburn to act in.

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