Audrey Hepburn, a charming, gentle, talented actress with huge clear eyes, is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. However, in addition to famous film works and excellent acting skills, she was a wonderful loving mother of two sons.
The celebrity's father, Joseph Hepburn, was the honorary consul of the island of Java. Mother, Ella Van Heemstra, Dutch baroness. Their daughter received an excellent education. She studied at the best schools in the Netherlands and England. Audrey drew beautifully, studied well, studied ballet.
Recognition and vocation
The girl was distinguished by excellent artistic abilities. The girl studied at the Arnes Conservatory. Then she worked in Amsterdam as a nurse, starred in commercials, danced in the corps de ballet, played in the theater. After a successful film debut in 1948, the career of a movie star began.
After completing her film career, the famous performer until the end of her life was the UNICEF ambassador, helping children of the poorest countries in the world. The celebrity spoke several languages fluently. It helped a lot on numerous trips. However, the work took away almost all of Audrey's strength.
The children of the star, Sean Ferrer Hepburn, who became the famous mother's biographer, and Luca Dotti cherish the memory of her. Mel Ferrer, the star's first husband, was in complete control of his wife. She herself prepared interview questions, as she was afraid of the rise of her popularity. It was he who first created for her the image of a naive and narrow-minded dummy.
Audrey forgave her beloved everything. Over the years of her marriage, the actress won the prestigious Tony and Oscar awards, became a trendsetter, and won many admirers with her refined taste and style. But in the end, the family broke up.
It was not easy for Hepburn herself. She attended sessions with psychotherapist Andrea Dotti to relieve depression. The doctor became her second husband. Becoming Luke's father, the doctor visited his family less and less. In 1982, he officially parted ways with Audrey.
Eldest son Sean Ferrer Hepburn
The son of the famous director was born in Lucerne on July 7, 1960. Due to the fact that both parents spent a lot of time on the set, the son rarely saw mom and dad. At school, the boy studied well. He wanted his mother to be proud of him. Sean later admitted more than once that it was the parent who helped him shape his outlook on life.
The child was going through the breakup of the family very hard. The boy never wanted to continue the acting dynasty. Having starred in a small role at the age of 21, the young man established himself in his decision. He eventually became a film producer and co-editor of biographical films about Audrey Hepburn.
Sean Ferrer has been married to writer Karin Hoffer since 2014. From previous marriages, he has a daughter, Emma Kathleen Ferrer, and sons Gregorio and Santiago. In memory of his beloved mother, the son published the book “Audrey Hepburn. Last Christmas with Mom. It details the last family holiday. Hepburn himself called him the happiest in her life: all her most beloved people gathered.
The youngest son of Luca Dotti
The actress gave birth to her second son on February 8, 1970, when the eldest was 10 years old. His father was the Italian psychotherapist Andrea Dotti. Audrey's new marriage was painfully accepted by the eldest son. He feared that his younger brother would take away his maternal feelings. However, he soon became convinced that he had nothing to fear. The brothers never broke off friendly warm relations.
Luka studied well, he really liked to draw. The boy adored his famous mother and was often offended that she did not devote enough time to him and her brother. On the other hand, the child saw his father even less often, which he understood perfectly. Luca Dotti is a graphic designer. He is married. While there are no children in his family.
Dottie's man is not public. He does not seek to divulge privacy. Luca Dotti published a book of memories of his mother, accompanying the text with rare pictures of the parent.
With the birth of children, the usual life of the actress has changed. She tried to devote as much time as possible to the family. The youngest son later admitted that he did not even know in childhood that Hepburn was so famous. For them, she was primarily a mother.
In 1993, the actress herself was gone. She dreamed of seeing her grandchildren. However, the eldest was born only a year later after the departure of her grandmother. Emma graduated from the Academy of Arts. The girl is actively involved in charity work. She has become a sought-after famous model.
Memory of a star
Mother was idolized by both sons. They perfectly felt her mood, knew about every emotional impulse. With all the awards, according to the younger, Hepburn remained unsure of professionalism. She was sincerely surprised that they call her the ideal of beauty and are carried away by her person.
The happiest time, the celebrity called her marriage to the Dutch actor Robert Walders. The relationship ended only with the departure of the star from life. According to the will of the star, her children and the charity foundation founded by Audrey became her heirs.
Together, both brothers organized the sale of the famous Audrey's things at an auction in September 2017. According to the actress, she didn't want everything to gather dust in the boxes. A huge collection of cinematic outfits, scripts with star marks and personal photos of the actress found a new home.
Some of Audrey's belongings were donated to a charitable foundation. They were exhibited at exhibitions, and the proceeds went to help children in need.
All of Hepburn's filming partners became her real friends. Even in old age, Audrey's photos are no less attractive to fans than photos in her youth. Time and wrinkles were unable to hide the kindness of the celebrity's heart.
