Now flash back to 1929, Audrey Kathleen Ruston, who is know by film fans as Audrey Hepburn, was born near Brussels, Belgium to Joseph and Edda Ruston. Unknown to her parents, young Audrey would later become one of the best actresses across many countries, and would be considered as one of the most humanitarian helpers among all celebrities.
At age 5 Audrey was sent to a boarding school in England by her mother to be immersed in the English language and customs. At this time she started to immerse herself in the art of ballet and this is where Audrey truly fell in love with performing. At age …show more content…
Although first engaged to a multimillionaire introduced to her by her mother, she later calls of the engagement wanting to focus on her career. However that strive for 100 percent focus was cut short when she met Mel Ferrer. Although twice married, with four kids and 12 years her senior she fell instantly and deeply in love with him. Audrey is nominated for the Best Actress Award for staring in Roman holiday, and begins to perform in Ondine. About 12 weeks in Audrey suffers from exhaustion. Smoking more than a pack of cigarettes a day and being 15 pounds under the recommended weight. So Audrey steps back after 157 performances and takes a much needed break. During this break Ferrer flies to Switzerland and formaly proposes to Audrey against her mothers wishes. In September they get married, followed by a 4 day honeymoon. At this point in her career she is flocked with many script offers performing in iconic movies such as Funny Face, War and Peace, and Love in the Afternoon. However, one her most iconic refusals of script is The Diary of Ann Franke , which she deemed to emotional and close to home for her. In 1959 she once again takes a break and starts to focus on her husband and her pregnancy. Which at this point was 3 months along. But, after having a miscarriage from a previous fall on set she goes once again into a deep depression. Again, smoking in large amounts and loosing a ton of weight. However she becomes pregnant again 6 months later, and does not start on her next film until after the birth. On July 17, 1960 she gives birth to son Sean Ferrer whom now is 55. Many women would say that after birth they focus on their post baby bod but Audrey focused on her post baby film. Breakfast at Tiffany’s. This film is of a young man, George Peppar who moves into a young women’s apartment, Audrey Hepburn, who is an expensive escort who tries to marry the man and gain the large amount of wealth is soon to inherit. This is considered to be one