Do you remember Audrey Hepburn, the renowned actress in the films 'The Nun's Story' and ‘Sabrina’, who was also a fashion icon? Ranked as the third-greatest female screen legend, the British actress, known for her talent and beauty, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Besides her roles in acting and modelling, she was also revered for her humanitarian efforts, and even after her passing on 20 January 1993, her superstar status continued to expand. Because of her luminous talent, let’s uncover facts about the Oscar-winning British actress you might have missed.

Born on 4 May 1929 in Brussels, Belgium, Audrey Kathleen Ruston is the daughter of Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston and Baroness Ella van Heemstra. Her family called her Adriaantje.

The British actress spent parts of her childhood in Belgium, England, and the Netherlands, and she was enrolled in a Kent, England, boarding school from 1936 to 1939.

Audrey Hepburn started dancing when she was five years old. By 1944, she had become a proficient ballet dancer and secretly danced to raise money for the Dutch resistance.

Hepburn relocated to London after receiving a ballet scholarship. To support herself, she took on part-time modelling work and removed "Ruston" from her surname.

The British actress's film career began with a role as an air stewardess in the Dutch film Dutch in Seven Lessons (1948), directed by Charles van der Linden and Henry Josephson. Her first major starring role came in Roman Holiday (1953), where she graced the screen as Princess Ann.

The Brussels-born actress was multilingual, speaking English, French, Italian, Dutch, and Spanish.

Hepburn wasn't Truman Capote's initial choice to play Holly Golightly in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's. He had a strong desire to cast Marilyn Monroe for the role, but the latter declined due to advice from her acting coach, Paula Strasberg

She revealed in a 1953 interview that she needed to be alone very often and would have been quite happy if she had spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in her apartment to refuel.

According to her son Luca Dotti, Audrey Hepburnloved the colour cyan, which falls between green and blue on the visible spectrum of light.

Despite her small frame, Hepburn actually wore size 10 shoes. It was reported that she purchased her iconic ballet flats in a half-size larger to maintain comfort.

Her baby deer pet, named Pippin, was her faithful sidekick, accompanying her to the supermarket and everywhere else. It was reported from the set of her 1959 film Green Mansions that the animal trainer advised Hepburn to bring the deer home with her, ensuring it would cooperate on-screen.

Audrey Hepburn's involvement with UNICEF began in the 1950s, as she narrated two radio programs focusing on children's war experiences. In recognition of her efforts, she was designated a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1989.

A new hybrid tulip was named after Hepburn by the Netherlands Flower Information Society, paying homage to her acting career and her extensive humanitarian works.

In 1952, the humanitarian announced her engagement to industrialist James Hanson, whom she had known since her early London days. She referred to it as "love at first sight", but after her wedding dress fitting and setting a date, she decided to break off the engagement.

Hepburn met American actor Mel Ferrer at a cocktail party. The couple tied the knot in Bürgenstock, Switzerland eight months later, and together they welcomed a son named Sean Hepburn Ferrer. They were married for 14 years before divorcing in 1968.

The internationally renowned actress met her second husband, Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, on a Mediterranean cruise in June 1968. Their marriage took place on January 18, 1969, and their son Luca Andrea Dotti was born on February 8, 1970.

The Belgian-born British actress received four Academy Awards, the record number for a performer, and won a total of 12 Oscar nominations for Best Actress.

The actress in the Roman Holiday film was also famous for her fashion choices and unique look. Her stylish appearance and enduring charm earned her numerous accolades throughout her career and after passing.

At the United Nations Special Session on Children in 2002, UNICEF honoured Hepburn's humanitarian legacy with the unveiling of a statue called "The Spirit of Audrey" at their New York headquarters.