HEPBURN


Meaning of HEPBURN in English

I. Hep ‧ burn, Au ‧ drey /ˈhepbɜːn $ -bɜːrn, ˈɔːdri/ BrE AmE

(1929–92) an actress, famous for being extremely beautiful and graceful, who was born in Belgium and who appeared in both British and American films, such as Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) and ↑ My Fair Lady (1964). She also worked for ↑ UNICEF , helping poor and sick children in places like Africa and Latin America.

II. Hepburn, Kath ‧ a ‧ rine /ˈkæθ ə rən, ˈkæθ ə rɪn/ BrE AmE

(1909–2003) one of America's greatest film and theatre actresses, known for appearing as strong, brave, and determined characters. She often worked with Spencer ↑ Tracy , with whom she had a romantic relationship for many years. Her films include The Philadephia Story (1940), The African Queen (1951), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), and On Golden Pond (1981).

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