11 Essential Audrey Hepburn Films to Watch Ahead of Two New Biopics
Two new Audrey Hepburn biopics are forthcoming: a yet-to-be-titled drama starring Lily Collins set during the production of Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Dinner With Audrey, featuring Thomasin McKenzie as Hepburn and Ansel Elgort as Hubert de Givenchy. To prepare, Vogue highlights 11 essential films spanning Hepburn's career, from her breakthrough in Roman Holiday (1953) to the lesser-seen Two for the Road (1967). The list includes classics like Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), My Fair Lady (1964), and Funny Face (1957), emphasizing her iconic fashion collaborations with Givenchy and others. Each film is noted for its costume design, with Hepburn's style often central to the narrative. The article underscores her enduring influence on fashion and cinema.
Key facts
- Two Audrey Hepburn biopics are upcoming: one starring Lily Collins and Dinner With Audrey with Thomasin McKenzie and Ansel Elgort.
- Hepburn's breakthrough role was in Roman Holiday (1953), earning her a best-actress Oscar.
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) features Hepburn's iconic black column gown and is considered a career-defining performance.
- My Fair Lady (1964) showcases Cecil Beaton's Oscar-winning costume design.
- Funny Face (1957) is a fashion lover's favorite, with costumes by Givenchy.
- Two for the Road (1967) features costumes by Mary Quant, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Paco Rabanne.
- Hepburn collaborated frequently with designer Hubert de Givenchy.
- The list includes War and Peace (1956), Love in the Afternoon (1957), Charade (1963), Paris When It Sizzles (1964), and How to Steal a Million (1966).
Entities
Artists
- Audrey Hepburn
- Lily Collins
- Thomasin McKenzie
- Ansel Elgort
- Hubert de Givenchy
- Gregory Peck
- William Wyler
- Billy Wilder
- William Holden
- Humphrey Bogart
- Mel Ferrer
- Vittorio Gassman
- Henry Fonda
- Stanley Donen
- Kay Thompson
- Fred Astaire
- Gary Cooper
- Maurice Chevalier
- Blake Edwards
- Cary Grant
- Richard Quine
- Rex Harrison
- George Cukor
- Cecil Beaton
- Peter O'Toole
- Albert Finney
- Mary Quant
- Paco Rabanne
Institutions
- Vogue
- Givenchy
- Burberry
- Louis Vuitton
- Paco Rabanne
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Long Island
- Paris
- France
- Greenwich Village
- New York City
- Fifth Avenue
- Rome
- Italy
- Spanish Steps