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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.
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1946
With her mother, Dutch baroness Ella Van Heemstra, in 1946.
1949
Dressed as a tulip for a performance at the Cambridge Theatre in London.
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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