It's obvious that no one expects the young brigade of movie enthusiasts to be interested in watching vintage movies. However, contrary to the popular belief, we hear increasingly more of them alluding to Audrey Hepburn in their discussions.
In today's era where ungainly social media celebrities and instant fame rules the roost, it's remarkable to witness the popularity of an ageless entertainer who dressed, conversed, and acted like the imperial she was, while never appearing to be gaudy, influenced or loaded with herself.
In other words, Audrey Hepburn had mastered the difficult art of handling fame, never letting it get to her head. A pleasant disposition, reserved demeanor and plenty of modesty constantly enhanced Audrey's grace and poise. And the fact she always appeared a bit susceptible and flawed despite her impeccable bearing made her novel, and even more adorable as a human being. The character played by Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s was kind of a testimonial to her actual attributes in real life.
She gave the ordinary women a sliver of hope as she stood out in the crowd of presumably much more aesthetically appealing leading women of Hollywood. A slender frame, pixie-like features with a long neck and inconceivably thin shoulders were not the usual attributes of the Hollywood sirens of those times. Yet she carved her own niche by being herself. She also had the nous for dressing up in a way that would conceal her supposed flaws and highlight her unique charm. Indeed, Audrey Hepburn remains an inspiration for the generations to come.
In today's era where ungainly social media celebrities and instant fame rules the roost, it's remarkable to witness the popularity of an ageless entertainer who dressed, conversed, and acted like the imperial she was, while never appearing to be gaudy, influenced or loaded with herself.
She gave the ordinary women a sliver of hope as she stood out in the crowd of presumably much more aesthetically appealing leading women of Hollywood. A slender frame, pixie-like features with a long neck and inconceivably thin shoulders were not the usual attributes of the Hollywood sirens of those times. Yet she carved her own niche by being herself. She also had the nous for dressing up in a way that would conceal her supposed flaws and highlight her unique charm. Indeed, Audrey Hepburn remains an inspiration for the generations to come.
No comments:
Post a Comment