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Audrey Hepburn: Wrinkles Earned, Not Erased
25 Jul
Summary
- Hepburn viewed wrinkles as symbols of age, experience, and wisdom.
- She firmly rejected any suggestions of cosmetic surgery.
- A new biography debunks eating disorder rumors, detailing her diet.
A recently released biography, 'Intimate Audrey: An Authorized Biography,' sheds new light on the enduring beauty principles of the iconic Audrey Hepburn.
Her son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, and co-author Wendy Holden reveal that Hepburn staunchly opposed plastic surgery, cherishing the lines on her face as markers of her life's journey and wisdom. She favored regular detoxes and eschewed fad diets.
Contrary to persistent gossip, the book also refutes claims of an eating disorder. Hepburn enjoyed cooking and eating, though she was mindful of portion sizes, enjoying treats like dark chocolate and an occasional beer.
Her granddaughter, Emma Ferrer, previously shared that Hepburn's concept of beauty was exemplified by her choosing a photo of herself with a child from a UNICEF mission over other celebrity photos. When asked to remove wrinkles for publication, Hepburn famously replied, 'Don't you dare touch any one of those wrinkles; I earned every single one of them.'
