Одри Хепберн [пер. с англ.]

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Her name embodies elegance, style, and grace. Throughout her extraordinary life, Audrey Hepburn captivated hearts globally, crafting an iconic public image. Despite her fame and tireless UNICEF work, she was intensely private. With unprecedented access to studio archives and insights from friends and colleagues, bestselling author Donald Spoto presents an intimate portrait of this elusive talent. He traces her remarkable journey from a harrowing childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland to her struggles as a ballet dancer in London and her Broadway debut in Gigi. Spoto reveals the origins of Audrey's tenacity and passion, leading to her starring roles in classic films like Roman Holiday, Sabrina, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. A muse for designer Hubert de Givenchy, she became a fashion icon, influencing women's fashion profoundly. Yet, beneath her glamorous facade lay a deeper yearning for love and affection. Spoto offers insights into her relationships with her two husbands and notable figures such as Gregory Peck and Cary Grant. Her turbulent youth, empathy for the hungry, and experiences of motherhood shaped her later dedication to UNICEF, the organization that aided her post-war. Spoto's poignant biography invites readers to rediscover the private Audrey Hepburn, revealing a woman as funny as she was beautiful, embodying a rare blend of elegance and spirit.