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king as a model that her natural grace was discovered by film producers.

Audrey's first role was in the European film Dutch in Seven Lessons released in 1948. Three years later, the film Young Wives Tale featured Audrey as Eve Lester. Unsatisfied with such relatively small roles, the young Hepburn headed to America to try her luck in Hollywood. In 1953, Audrey became a star with her role in the film Roman Holiday. Audrey won a best actress Oscar for that role, and the film helped her gain the big roles she was looking for. In 1957, Hepburn starred in Funny Face, a great Audrey Hepburn prints, which followed her equally renowned role in the film Sabrina for which Hepburn received another Academy award nomination. In 1959, Hepburn starred in The Nuns Story which resulted in yet another nomination.

Of course, the role that Hepburn is best known for is the delightful Holly Golightly from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. The role resulted in another Academy Award nomination, and was followed by the 1963 film Charade. A perennial favorite, the film production of My Fair Lady in 1964 is another one of Hepburn's most famous roles. Films throughout the 1960s continued, most notably Two tor the Road and Wait Until Dark, they are available in Audrey Hepburn prints.

After a well-publicized divorce from actor Mel Ferrer, Audrey decided to retire while her star still shone brightly. Later, Hepburn married Dr. Andrea Dotti. She would make brief cameos on the silver screen, notably an appearance with Sean Connery in the 1976 film Robin and Marian. While her film roles dwindled, Audrey's personal life became even more exciting when she was appointed special ambassador to the United Nations. Her work with the United Nations included working with the UNICEF fund which helps children in Latin America and Africa. Audrey remained active in that role until 1993.

People magazine named Hepburn one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. The last film role for Hepburn was in 1989’s Always. Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993 in Tolochnaz, Switzerland from cancer. Hepburn's legacy includes a total of 31 movies. Her iconic style is still seen in popular culture as people purchase Audrey Hepburn prints to bring a touch of the actresses grace and style and their homes. The image of the bright eyed Holly Golightly livens up any room and brings to mind the style and elegance of a star that has been named one of the top 100 movie stars of all time.