Who is she?
Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
How it all began
Childhood
Born 4 May, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium
Raised money for the Dutch Resistance Effort during the World War II
Experienced eating disorder, which would haunt her through life
Adolescence
Aspired to become a ballet dancer
Worked as a model
Finally decided to dedicate herself to acting
Movies
1948-1960
Dutch in Seven Languages
The Lavender Hill Mob
Young Wives' Tale
Monte Carlo Baby
Secret People
Roman Holiday
Sabrina
War & Peace
Funny Face
1961-1989
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Charade
My Fair Lady
How to Steal a Million
Wait Until Dark
Robin & Marian
Bloodline
They All Laughed
Always
Her Story
The most significant events of life
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Marriages & Children
1954-1968 – married Mel Ferrer
1960 – 1st son – Sean
1969-1982 – married to Andrea Dotti
1970 – 2nd son – Luca
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Awards
1954 – Oscars, Golden Globe Awards & Bafta for Roman Holidays
1959 – New York Film Critics Awards for The Nun's Story
1965 – Bafta for Charade
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Humanitarian Activities
1989 – Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF
Visited Ethiopia, Turkey, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Honduras, Somalia & many other countries with supporting campaigns
Statue in her honour – The Spirit of Audrey
Quotes
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!"
"Opportunities don’t often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them."
"You can always tell what kind of a person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you."