Audrey Hepburn, original name Audrey Kathleen Ruston (1929-1993) was an actress known for her radiant beauty and style, her ability to project an air of sophistication tempered by a charming innocence, and her tireless efforts to aid children in need.

She was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend in Golden Age Hollywood, and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.

Born in Ixelles, Brussels, Hepburn spent parts of her childhood in Belgium, England, and the Netherlands.

As a result of her multinational background and travelling with her family due to her father's job, she learned five languages: Dutch and English from her parents, and later varying degrees of French, Spanish, and Italian.

After the war ended in 1945, Hepburn moved with her mother and siblings to Amsterdam. She studied ballet in Amsterdam beginning in 1945 and in London starting in 1948.

Hepburn eventually moved on to a very successful stage and film career. In the 1950s, Hepburn narrated two radio programmes, re-telling children's stories of war.

On her appointment, she stated that she was grateful for receiving international aid after enduring the German occupation as a child, and wanted to show her gratitude to the organisation.

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