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Audrey Hepburn Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth

Audrey Hepburn remains one of the most admired figures in classic Hollywood, remembered not only for her elegance but also for her remarkable acting career and humanitarian work. Born May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium, she rose to international fame after Roman Holiday and went on to star in classics including Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and My Fair Lady. Hepburn later devoted much of her time to UNICEF, becoming a Goodwill Ambassador and traveling internationally to advocate for children. She died in 1993 at age 63.

Audrey Hepburn Age: Quick Bio

DetailFull Information
Full NameAudrey Kathleen Hepburn
Date of BirthMay 4, 1929
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Age63 years old at the time of her death
Date of DeathJanuary 20, 1993
BirthplaceIxelles, Brussels, Belgium
NationalityBritish
ProfessionActress, Model, Dancer, Humanitarian
Years Active1948–1992
Famous ForRoman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, My Fair Lady
NicknameEdda van Heemstra
FatherJoseph Victor Anthony Ruston
MotherElla van Heemstra
SiblingsTwo older half-brothers
Marital StatusMarried twice
First HusbandMel Ferrer
Second HusbandAndrea Dotti
Long-Term PartnerRobert Wolders
ChildrenSean Hepburn Ferrer and Luca Dotti
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorBrown
WeightHistorical figures vary; no reliably confirmed figure
Net WorthEstimated at approximately $55 million at the time of her death; historical estimates are not officially verified
EducationStudied ballet in the Netherlands and London; attended boarding school in England
Ballet TrainingArnhem Conservatory, Sonia Gaskell’s studio, and Marie Rambert’s school
Breakthrough FilmRoman Holiday (1953)
Academy AwardBest Actress for Roman Holiday
Other Major FilmsSabrina, War and Peace, Funny Face, The Nun’s Story, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Charade, My Fair Lady, Wait Until Dark
Humanitarian RoleUNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, 1988–1993
Major Humanitarian HonorPresidential Medal of Freedom, 1992
InstagramNo personal Instagram account; she died in 1993, before Instagram existed
LegacyHollywood actress, fashion icon and humanitarian

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A Timeline Audrey Hepburn Public Career

YearPublic Career Milestone
1948Began her professional screen career with Dutch in Seven Lessons and continued working in theater.
1951Made her Broadway debut in Gigi, attracting attention in the United States.
1953Rose to international fame with Roman Holiday.
1954Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Roman Holiday and a Tony Award for Ondine.
1954Starred in Sabrina, becoming one of Hollywood’s leading actresses.
1957Appeared in Funny Face alongside Fred Astaire.
1959Earned major acclaim for The Nun’s Story.
1961Played Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, one of her most iconic roles.
1963Starred opposite Cary Grant in Charade.
1964Played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.
1967Received an Academy Award nomination for Wait Until Dark.
1976Returned to prominent screen work with Robin and Marian.
1989Made her final film appearance in Steven Spielberg’s Always.
1988–1993Served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, making humanitarian work the major focus of her later public career.
1992Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her humanitarian contributions.
1993Received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award posthumously following her death.

Audrey Hepburn Family

Family MemberRelationship / Information
Joseph Victor Anthony RustonFather
Ella van HeemstraMother
Two older half-brothersAudrey’s maternal half-brothers from her mother’s first marriage
Mel FerrerFirst husband, married 1954–1968
Sean Hepburn FerrerSon, born in 1960; later became involved in preserving Audrey’s legacy
Andrea DottiSecond husband, married 1969–1982
Luca DottiSon, born in 1970; later worked as a graphic designer and helped preserve his mother’s legacy
Robert WoldersLong-term partner, from 1980 until Audrey’s death in 1993
Emma FerrerGranddaughter, daughter of Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Family LegacyAudrey’s sons have continued to share her story and support projects connected with her humanitarian and cultural legacy.

Audrey Hepburn Social Media Accounts

PlatformAccount / Information
Instagram@audrey.hepburn — an account associated with Audrey Hepburn’s legacy and archival content
Personal InstagramNone — Audrey Hepburn died in 1993, long before Instagram existed
Official Legacy PresenceHer family and organizations connected with her legacy continue to share archival photographs, films and humanitarian work online.

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