Audrey Hepburn : Before And After The Fame

Marilyn herself was a struggling starlet who had big dreams. She worked hard to attain her goals, even if it meant that she had to go without eating to spend every dime she made on classes to get her a “big break” in movies. She even showed a single minded dedication and much ambition to make something of herself and do it all on her own without the help of “filthy rich” business men who would rather her body than what she has to offer as an actress or a model (Winder). Monroe not only endured the struggles of determination but during this time she even showed kind heartedness and made anonymous donations to several different organizations and always made time for children. She was not like others who allowed the fame to get to their heads. She always made sure to take time and do the right things because she knew that everyone struggled with different issues and she did not want others feeling alone. She knew exactly what it was like to have nothing and struggled for the longest and wanted to stand up for what she believed in (Porter). Marilyn wanted nothing but the best for everybody and equal rights, so every chance that she got she took and stood up for what she believed in.

Most actors are seen to have perfect and balanced lives, but others have had to overcome challenging times and obstacles. Marilyn Monroe had many challenges throughout her life that she had to overcome. Norma Jean (Marilyn) grew up without a family or a supportive mother, her acting career was continually off and on, and she had a rough personal life and history. Marilyn had a pretty rough time growing up, but she managed to fight through it all.

An article had written, “She devoted herself to her humanitarian work, visiting famine- stricken villages in Latin America, Africa, and Asia”(“Audrey Hepburn”, Sec.6). It really shows how she put the time aside just to be able to help others. This world needs to learn a lot from her and stop being selfish. The quote really resembles how despite being very famous, she still felt the need to give back. The New York Times mentioned, “Since 1983 she has been a special ambassador for the United Nations Children’s fund, visiting destitute children in the third world and raising fund in the developed world to help them”(Riding, Sec.3). I feel like it is really important to cars for one another and Audrey really emphasized in that. She felt like society really needed to step up their game and start caring. It really impacted society in many ways. You now see many organizations trying to fund just about

Marilyn Monroe and Christine Jorgensen are two well-known female figures from the 1950s. As we are entering 2015, I asked five young girls, ranging in age from 13-18, about Monroe and Jorgensen. Not one knew who Christine Jorgensen was; all five mentioned and praised Marilyn Monroe. I will admit, I myself had no idea to Christine Jorgensen was until this year, this brings up the question of if they were so both so well known why now nearly 65 years later we still only grow up knowing about Marilyn Monroe? What was expected from women in the 1950s is still in a way expected from them today.

Audrey Hepburn, born in 1929, made a lasting impact on World War II. During the war Hepburn’s mother moved her family to the Netherlands where she believed that their family would be kept safe since it was a neutral country. Despite what Hepburn’s mother thought, the Nazis invaded. The Nazis cut off food supplies starving their family and millions of others; due to this malnourishment, causing her to have a slender figure that later was envied by many.

Known to the world as a sex symbol and a bombshell blonde, Marilyn Monroe was a tremendous cultural icon during her time and her influence continues to this day. In one of her biggest movies, Some Like It Hot, she plays Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, an innocent and charming singer who is “not very bright.” Given that fact, however, she is able to steal the moment which each scene she is in.

Most people search their whole lives trying to define their purpose. We have a desire to feel purposeful. Audrey Hepburn eludes belonging and transcendence as her purpose belonging to help define her purpose. She fulfills her purpose by her acting career as well as contributions to UNICEF.

Audrey Hepburn entered the entertainment world without the intention of entering. She wanted to be a ballerina but ended up as a world renowned actress. Despite the little acting experience, Hepburn flourished and was never boring to watch. She would act with raw emotions and passion which was how she made such an impact on the entertainment world.

Actress, Humanitarian and Fashion icon Audrey Hepburn was born on 4 May 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. Her father was an English banker and her mother a Dutch baroness. Audrey moved to Holland during the war because her Dutch mother believed they would be safe in a country that had pledged to stay neutral. The Nazis invaded anyway. Hepburn, like millions of others, nearly starved when the Nazis cut off food supplies. Her envied slender figure was the result of being malnourished during adolescence.During her screen test for Roman Holiday, she recalled performing ballet for audiences that were afraid to applaud because they didn't want the Nazis to catch them. She donated the money she earned from her recitals to the Resistance. Like many other Dutch children, she occasionally acted as a courier, delivering papers and money from one group of resistance workers to another.

The stage is dark. Thousands of screaming fans wait in agonizing anticipation. Smoke crawls out from the stage, and out struts a confident blonde woman. With the spotlight focused entirely on her, the crowd erupts into deafening applause as she begins her incomparable dance routines. She is an icon. She is Madonna. History has never seen a cultural figure with as much controversy or flair for the dramatic as Madonna, nor will history ever see such a figure. Madonna’s name is recognized by everyone, as is evidenced in a survey taken of fifty people of varying ages (shown below). These facts alone are enough to engrave her name in pop culture history, but the making of an icon does not stop there. Madonna is the quintessential

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible.” In this quote, Audrey Hepburn shows so much self confidence. At the age of 22, Audrey Hepburn went to New York to star in the Broadway production of Gigi. Audrey Hepburn is phenomenal because she never gave up on her dreams and goals. She also was an active ambassador for UNICEF in the late 1980’s.

As a young girl she experienced first hand what it was like to go hungry. Audrey and her mother struggled to survive when the Nazi’s invaded Switzerland. During the resistance movement she aided in passing along messages. After these events she continued to pursue a life of dancing and acting and went on the star in many plays and movies. She was rich culture, being born in Belgium, to schooling in England, and starring in plays in France and America. Quickly, she became a fashion icon around the world, but never needed to hide behind a brand, or need a brand to make her who she is.

Her acting career is what made her famous; however, her charisma, authentic personality, and class are what made her loved by the entire world. She dazzled everyone on the silver screen in the 1950’s as an actress which won her countless awards and recognitions. However, behind all the awards was a woman who had an allure that drew people to her in unprecedented ways. “After so many drive-in waitresses becoming movie stars, there has been this real drought, when along came class….She may be a wispy, thin little thing, but when you see that girl, you know you're really in the presence of something”(Martin, 12).She had influence over all who met her because of her personality and style. Her actions raised the bar for other celebrities as a whole. She never drew attention to herself and when she was in the spotlight, she portrayed every sense of the word class (Warren, 39). She is a prime example that you do not have to be born with class to have it. Although she did have a sense of regality to her, Audrey Hepburn grew up in German-occupied Arnhem, losing her home in the war and family members. Throughout her life, she worked hard for the things she earned and put her heart and soul into every accomplishment. “Her son, Sean Ferrer says, ‘Style is a word we use often and for a multitude of purposes. In the case of my mother, Audrey Hepburn, it was the extension of an inner beauty held up by a life of discipline, respect for the other and hope in humanity.’”(Martin, 12). Later in life, Audrey Hepburn began focusing more on her passion: giving to others. “Grateful for her own good fortune after being a victim of the Nazi occupation as a child, she dedicated the remainder of her life to helping impoverished children. In the world’s poorest nations”(Schwartz). She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill

Audrey Hepburn, star of “Breakfast at Tiffany 's,” remains one of Hollywood 's greatest style icons and one of the world 's most successful actresses. Not only did she lead the life of beauty and fame, she was also a philanthropist. Audrey is one of the few actresses to win a Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and an Academy Award. Later in her lifetime, she put acting on the back burner. Her love for helping others started off when she was younger. During most of World War II, Hepburn studied at Arnhem Conservatory in the Netherlands. After retiring from acting she began helping UNICEF. Hepburn was born May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium,

According to her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer (2003:164-166) Audrey’s biggest dream was to have a happy and a big family. She could not find a happiness for a very long time. She got married twice. Audrey’s first husband was an American actor, director and producer Mel Ferrer. In 1960 she gave birth to their son Sean. They had been married for fourteen years. After a year, in 1969 she got married again. Her second husband was a psychiatrist, his name was Andrea Dotti. Their son Luca was born in 1970. They spent together thirteen years. However, before the birth of Sean and Luca she miscarried three times. These experiences were very tough and very painful for Audrey. She dreamed about having her own children her whole life. She wanted to give them