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90 Rarely Seen Photos of Audrey Hepburn

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Audrey Hepburn has become synonymous with old Hollywood elegance, starring in classics including Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday, and Sabrina. But despite her movie star reign throughout the '50s and '60s, Hepburn was able tooscillate between being one of the most highly-publicized and closely-guarded actors of her time. While there's some moments that will forever be embedded into pop culture courtesy of Hepburn, others have existed largely unnoticed. Here, 90 of her more rarely seen photos.

View Gallery 90 Photos Audrey Hepburn With Mother 1946

With her mother, Dutch baroness Ella Van Heemstra, in 1946.

Sauce Piquante 1949

Dressed as a tulip for a performance at the Cambridge Theatre in London.

Some Like It Cold June 28, 1949

Sunbathing on top of the Cambridge Theatre alongside chorus girls from the show Sauce Tartare, Aud Johanssen (left) and Enid Smeedon (right).

1949

With fellow Cambridge Theatre chorus girls in 1949. (Yes, that is a block of ice one of them is perched on.)

1949

Backstage at the Cambridge Theatre's Christmas revue.

1950

Practicing her first love, ballet in 1950.

Early '50s

Looking over her shoulder in a doorway during a photo shoot.

Early '50s

Posing in a pale pink strapless gown, accessorized with statement earrings and white gloves.

May 1950

Strolling through Kew Gardens in London.

May 1, 1950

Posing among spring flowers in London's Kew Gardens.

May 13, 1950

Playing with a dog in London's Richmond Park.

May 13, 1950

Taking a break in Richmond Park.

May 13, 1950

Strolling through Richmond Park with a dog.

1950

Lounging on a picnic table, clad in stripes.

October 3, 1950

Having a cocktail in London's West End, sporting a rare menswear-inspired ensemble.

Early '50s

Lounging on the back of a motorboat in Switzerland in a wicker hat.

1951

Leaning against a tree for a photo shoot.

1950s

Posing for an early '50s photo shoot, pool net in hand.

1950s

During a fitting with frequent collaborator Givenchy in his Paris workshop.

1950s

Riding a sled down a snowy hill.

1950s

Smiling for a publicity photo shoot in a navy suit.

1951

Wearing a tiered ball gown to the March of Dimes Fashion Show at New York City's Waldrof Astoria Hotel.

June 4, 1952

Sailing to Europe for the making of her breakout film, Roman Holiday.

June 4, 1952

Waving to a group of fans on her way to film Roman Holiday.

September 23, 1952

In her Zoe Fontana-designed wedding gown, meant for her impending marriage to James Hanson. Hepburn would later break off the engagement, citing a busy schedule that would make it impossible "for us to lead a normal married life."

September 30, 1952

Smiling with Hanson at Northolt Airport in London.

1953

Serving Sunday morning looks in press photos for Roman Holiday.

1953

Posing on a bridge in pigtails and a pair of pinstripe pants.

May 1953

Wearing a satin halter dress and white gloves.

May 1953

Sporting a monochromatic ensemble for a photo shoot.

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