Tonight on TV: Audrey Hepburn was only 23 years old and she was already a huge actress

After a difficult childhood marked by World War II, Audrey Hepburn began working as a model in England. He was attracted to the career of a dancer, but he went to the set. Her first major role was – ironically – as a ballerina in the 1952 film The Secret People.

Meanwhile, we’re off to the set in Monte Carlo, Audrey Hepburn is spotted by Colette and shines on the Broadway boards in the title role. Gigi. Then the triumph of the play opened the doors of Hollywood for him.

Mesmerized by the sound “charm”his “innocence” and his “talent”As she would later announce (see screen test below), director William Wyler offered her her first major film role in the romantic comedy Roman Holiday. Thus, Audrey Hepburn lends her qualities to Anne, an Italian princess who enjoys a moment of escape in the Roman capital with Gregory Peck’s encamped journalist.

Impressed by the performance of his new partner, with whom he shares an obvious complicity, the latter also asks to appear next to his name on the poster of the film.

released in 1953, Roman holidays Finally, the career of Audrey Hepburn began, who at the age of 24 won best actress at BAFTA, Golden Globe and Oscar.

Watch Audrey Hepburn’s screen test:

Roman holidays William Wyler with Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert…

Tonight on Arte at 20:50.