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Audrey Hepburn Through the Years

A look back on the life of the iconic actress, humanitarian, and style icon.

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As we look ahead to awards season, a look back at the American style and entertainment legend who won 3 Oscars and was nominated 8 times.

1

1946

Face, Photograph, Eyebrow, Nose, Forehead, Head, Cheek, Chin, Black-and-white, Eye,
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2

1948

Photograph, Black-and-white, Leg, Fashion, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Retro style, Joint, Photography, Human body,
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3

1949

Photograph, Retro style, Leg, Black-and-white, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Shoulder, Footwear, Dress, Photography,
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4

1950

Photograph, Black-and-white, Retro style, Standing, Monochrome photography, Stock photography, Fashion, Photography, Leg, Pattern,
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5

1951

Eyewear, Sunglasses, Beauty, Tennis, Cool, Lip, Fun, Racket, Glasses, Smile,
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6

1952

Photograph, Suit, Snapshot, Formal wear, White-collar worker, Black-and-white, Monochrome, Outerwear, Photography, Tuxedo,
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7

1953

Hair, Hairstyle, Face, Eyebrow, Retro style, Beauty, Lip, Chin, Black hair, Forehead,
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8

1954

Dress, Gown, Clothing, Photograph, Wedding dress, White, Bridal clothing, Hairstyle, Fashion model, Shoulder,
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9

1955

White, Photograph, Standing, Snapshot, Black-and-white, Leg, Photography, Footwear, Retro style, Monochrome photography,
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10

1956

People, Photograph, Facial expression, Black-and-white, Smile, Monochrome photography, Photography, Monochrome, Laugh, Happy,
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11

1957

Retro style, Headgear, Black-and-white, Hat, Vintage clothing, Formal wear, Photography, Suit, Fedora, Monochrome,
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12

1958

Hair, Photograph, Hairstyle, Beauty, Lip, Black-and-white, Retro style, Long hair, Photography, Monochrome,
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13

1959

Photograph, Dog, Snapshot, Canidae, Vintage clothing, Sitting, Companion dog, Black-and-white, Monochrome, Long hair,
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14

1960

Photograph, Dog, Canidae, Fur, Snapshot, Black-and-white, Vintage clothing, Companion dog, Monochrome, Terrier,
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15

1961

Fashion, Dress, Hairstyle, Formal wear, Event, Haute couture, Suit, Shoulder, Human, Smile,
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16

1962

White, Eyewear, Black, Photograph, Black-and-white, Sunglasses, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Cool, Beauty,
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17

1963

Headgear, White-collar worker,
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18

1964

Motor vehicle, Retro style, Vehicle, Classic, Car, Automotive design, Automotive wheel system, Automotive exterior, Photography, Vintage clothing,
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19

1965

Gown, Dress, Photograph, White, Wedding dress, Clothing, Shoulder, Fashion, Standing, Bridal clothing,
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20

1966

Black-and-white, Photography, Monochrome, Erhu, Monochrome photography, Musician, Black hair, Style,
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