You Must Remember This 22: Audrey Hepburn: Sex, Style, and Sabrina
Nov 11, 2014
Audrey Hepburn revolutionized Hollywood fashion by dressing for herself rather than for men. The conversation delves into her iconic role in 'Sabrina,' showcasing her struggles during WWII and her rise as a cultural symbol. Tensions on set with Humphrey Bogart and director Billy Wilder highlighted her star power. The podcast also unpacks Hepburn's relationship with designer Hubert de Givenchy and her complex legacy that defied traditional beauty standards, balancing independence with the era's societal expectations.
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Duality Defined Her Star Image
- Audrey Hepburn's star persona combined adolescent innocence with sophisticated glamour in film roles like Sabrina.
- That duality made her a new kind of icon who appealed to women as much as to men.
On-Set Romance and Tension
- On set, Hepburn and William Holden had an affair while Humphrey Bogart felt sidelined and resentful.
- Wilder encouraged Hepburn and Holden's closeness, which heightened Bogart's discomfort and affected on-screen chemistry.
Makeover As Censorship Workaround
- Wilder used a visual makeover to imply Sabrina's sexual maturation without violating the Hays Code.
- Dressing Hepburn in real French couture made the transformation believable and subversive.
