He was highly educated, says sean hepburnferrer, audreys eldest son. In this first insider portrait of audrey hepburn, her son offers an intimate glimpse into the life. William holden starred opposite hepburn in 1954s sabrina and the two started a sordid, secret love affair. Son sean hepburn ferrer s book audrey 100 offers a revealing look at actress audrey helpburn. Jun 14, 2016 still, she would later gush to aylmer about her son with ferrer, sean. May 27, 2015 halfbrothers sean ferrer and luca dotti were audrey hepburns only children from her two marriages. Cant say i didnt cry several times when reading this book. The two are at the wally findlay galleries in new york to view the primitive. Ferrer suffered a heart attack following their divorce, and. Oct 02, 2019 hepburn, her husband mel ferrer, and her son sean did a lot of global travel because of hepburn and mels acting careers. List of awards and honours received by audrey hepburn wikipedia. Miguel ferrer isnt a part of the hepburn acting family, but he is a clooney. Oct 03, 2012 born in belgium in 1929, audrey hepburn was trained as a ballerina in her youth and began acting in the early fifties when she was told she was too tall 5 foot, 7 inches to dance professionally. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit is a stunning compilation of nearly 300 photographs, many straight from the family album and never before published.
Actress audrey hepburns escort is someone she is very fond of. She considered her most important role to be wife and mother. In 1960, audrey gave birth to their son, sean hepburn ferrer. New book details audrey hepburn and william holdens affair. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. She has two younger halfsiblings, gregorio and santiago ferrer. Sean hepburn ferrer is the author of audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit 4. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Klm named a mcdonnell douglas md11 phkce, audrey hepburn, in her honour. Born in belgium in 1929, audrey hepburn was trained as a ballerina in her youth and began acting in the early fifties when she was told she was too tall 5 foot, 7 inches to dance professionally. Audrey hepburns son sean hepburn ferrer vindicated by court. Aug 12, 2014 bazaar interviews audrey hepburn s 20 yearold granddaughter, emma ferrer, about growing up as audrey s granddaughter, family and her future.
Jun 06, 2008 audrey hepburns obsessive tormentor mel ferrer, who died this week, sacrificed his own career for his wife audrey hepburns. From 1980 until her death, she was in a relationship robert wolders. Prnewswire audrey hepburns eldest son, sean hepburn ferrer, prevailed in a lawsuit brought against him by a charitable organization he. I suppose people could blame me for ending audrey hepburns career, her son sean once said. Famed for her effortless little black givenchy dress in breakfast at tiffanys, audreys white organdie wedding gown by french designer pierre balmain, was iconic. Jul 26, 2009 a very nice clip, with sequences from the film war and peace and with many new and rare photos of audrey hepburn and mel ferrer, a couple that lasted for 14 years 19541968. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame born in ixelles, brussels, hepburn spent parts of her. Sean is truly a dream and i find it hard to believe he is really ours to keep, she wrote to aylmer in a note dated aug. Sean ferrer founded the audrey hepburn childrens fund in memory of his mother shortly after her death. Hepburn, her husband mel ferrer, and her son sean did a lot of global travel because of hepburn and mels acting careers. Her lasting effect on the world is through her unicef fund, the audrey hepburn memorial fund. Apr 05, 2005 in this heartfelt tribute to his mother, sean hepburn ferrer offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of hollywoods brightest stars. Its her son, sean, whose father is actor mel ferrer.
Audrey hepburn was more than a movie star, more than a style icon. The book has personal details and memories but also serves as a biography. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit by sean hepburn ferrer. Today my halfbrother luca dotti is caring for a nonprofit in california, audrey hepburns childrens fund, and i am the chair of the audrey hepburn society at unicef, says sean ferrer. Ferrer grew up in switzerland, italy, and the united states. Actress audrey hepburn and her actor husband mel ferrer at dublin airport in 1964. Nearly two decades after her final film appearance, film star, style icon, and humanitarian, audrey hepburn continues to captivate the world with her beauty, grace, image, and activism.
Rarely seen photographs of audrey hepburn from new book. References this biographical article about a model is a stub. Sam levenson is credited with the lovely poem enjoyed by audrey hepburn and her family, which concludes the book. Family life the son of filmmaking legends mel ferrer and audrey hepburn, he has five siblings, luca, christopher, pepa, mela, and mark. His stories were all out of chronological order as well, which drove me crazy. Jun 18, 2016 audrey hepburns sons rare family photos and the cancer that took her life duration. Last month, the fund filed a lawsuit against sean ferrer, hepburns son with her first husband, mel ferrer, claiming that hes been interfering in the organizations. His mother is audrey hepburn, his father mel ferrer. Hepburn died of appendiceal cancer on january 20, 1993 at age 63. Hepburn stands as one of few entertainers who have won academy, emmy, grammy, and tony awards. Audrey hepburn and mel ferrer photographed by milton h.
Sean hepburn ferrer s book on his mother does nothing to dispel this notion. She was previously married to mel ferrer and andrea dotti. In this memoir sean ferrer remembers their life together. Sean hepburn ferrers book on his mother does nothing to dispel this notion. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit by sean hepburn ferrer target. But author sean ferrer discloses his relationship with his mother audrey in such a candid way that its very touching from his birth to her death. The eldest of the three is model and art student emma. Sean hepburn ferrer author of audrey hepburn, an elegant. He has worked in all aspects of motion picture development, production, postproduction and marketing. Buy this book hepburns son with actor mel ferrer shows his mother as a. Ferrer will contribute proceeds from the book to the audrey hepburn childrens fund.
This beautiful book brings together 100 evocative and moving photographs, most iconic, some never seen before, chosen by her family. Ferrer, in her third year of studies at the florence academy of art, is audrey hepburns granddaughter emmas father, sean ferrer, is the son of audrey hepburn and mel ferrer, audrey hepburn. Sean hepburn ferrer books list of books by author sean. Audrey hepburn, elegant spirit by sean hepburn ferrer. For 35 years, sean ferrer has worked in all aspects of motion picture development, production, postproduction and marketing. In arnhem, there is a square named after audrey hepburn. Audrey hepburns two sons are involved in multiple disputes over the treasured items their late mother left behind, according to a statement from steve e. Jun, 2016 the last letter in the collection focuses on the birth of hepburn and ferrers son, sean, following two difficult miscarriages. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Young, a lawyer representing the audrey hepburn childrens fund. He initially worked in the film industry and worked on the design, production and marketing of films. Audrey hepburns obsessive tormentor express yourself. Buy audrey hepburn, elegant spirit by sean hepburn ferrer from waterstones today. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit sean hepburn ferrer.
Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo. If that didnt put hepburn back into the minds of nostalgic baby boomers, seeing the stunning cover of ferrers book certainly will. Audrey hepburn was born audrey kathleen ruston on may 4, 1929 in ixelles, brussels, belgium. Sean hepburn ferrer author of audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit.
Sean hepburn ferrer bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Their only child, sean hepburn ferrer, 47, is a filmmaker who directed the 2001 documentary racehoss. In this heartfelt tribute to his mother, sean hepburn ferrer offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of hollywoods brightest stars. Miguels father, jose ferrer, was a famous actor in his own right, but he wasnt related to audrey hepburns husband mel. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit, sean hepburn ferrer. Sean hepburn ferrer, audrey hepburn s son, expresses his admiration and love for his mother in this book packed with beautiful pictures. During their 12 year marriage, audrey and mel starred together in 1955s war and peace and started a family. The 50s, a new photographic compilation by david wills. Her next major project came in 1961, when she starred in breakfast at tiffanys with her timeless performance as new york party girl holly golightly, further cementing her iconic status as an actress. Sean ferrer, the only son of audrey hepburn and mel ferrer, was interviewed at the offices of the audrey hepburn childrens fund in a venerable building a mile from the pacific ocean in santa monica. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit, by sean hepburn ferrer i knew her first as my mother and then as my best friend. Nov 07, 2003 a tribute to audrey hepburn on the 10 year anniversary of her death, written by her son, sean hepburn ferrer. Her first marriage to actor and director mel ferrer lasted from 1954 to 1968.
Miguels mother was the singer and actress rosemary clooney, arguably most famous for her role in the 1954 holiday classic white christmas. Greene at the ciampino airport in rome, october 26, 1955. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit, sean hepburn ferrer shop. List of awards and honours received by audrey hepburn. Hepburn passed away in her home in switzerland after a long battle with colon cancer. Buy audrey hepburn, elegant spirit 1st edition by sean hepburn ferrer isbn. A tribute to audrey hepburn on the 10 year anniversary of her death, written by her son, sean hepburn ferrer. But author sean ferrer discloses his relationship with his mother audrey in such a candid way that its. This book is not so much a biography or even a memoir so much as a scrapbook of sorts. A very nice clip, with sequences from the film war and peace and with many new and rare photos of audrey hepburn and mel ferrer, a couple that lasted for. Mel ferrer, once wed to audrey hepburn, dead at 90 reuters. Bettmanncorbis hepburn sang happy birthday to jfk the year after. In january of 1960, she welcomed her first and only child with mel, son sean ferrer.
Posthumously, hepburn also received a number of awards and honors, including a primetime emmy award for her television series gardens of the world with audrey hepburn, while her contributions to a spokenword recording titled audrey hepburns enchanted tales earned her a grammy award. Ferrer is the daughter of producer sean hepburn ferrer and leila flanagan, and the granddaughter of actors audrey hepburn and mel ferrer. Shot on hdtv, racehoss 2001 is based on the highly successful biography by albert race sample. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Audrey hepburns sons rare family photos and the cancer that took her life duration. But he grew so jealous of her success and male suitors that he. I recently lost my grandmother, who was also my best friend, and this book really hit home with comments made by the author who also is the son of audrey hepburn. Details of audrey hepburns decade of heartbreak revealed.
Feb 27, 2015 william holden starred opposite hepburn in 1954s sabrina and the two started a sordid, secret love affair. Audrey hepburns obsessive tormentor mel ferrer, who died this week, sacrificed his own career for his wife audrey hepburns. After taking a short sabbatical to create the audrey hepburn childrens fund, sean completed directing and producing a oneman feature documentary titled, racehoss 2001. Gregorio ferrer and santiago ferrer were the sons of sean hepburn ferrer and giovanna gregori, and emma ferrer is sean ferrer and leila flannigan s daughter. Meet emma ferrer, audrey hepburns granddaughter vanity fair. If that didnt put hepburn back into the minds of nostalgic baby boomers, seeing the stunning cover of ferrer s book certainly will. Aug 12, 2014 ferrer, in her third year of studies at the florence academy of art, is audrey hepburns granddaughter emmas father, sean ferrer, is the son of audrey hepburn and mel ferrer, audrey hepburn. New book details audrey hepburn and william holdens. Bazaar interviews audrey hepburns 20 yearold granddaughter, emma ferrer, about growing up as audreys granddaughter, family and her future. May 01, 2017 through discussions of her films, charity work, reminiscences from friends, and photographs of her looks over the years audrey hepburn reveals the woman and the icon. He has been involved as an assistant director in filming.
Sadly, audreys marriage with mel was beginning to crumble. Emma ferrer was born in 1994 and also achieved success and popularity. This site has been created to help fans find information about audrey hepburn. Buy the audrey hepburn treasures 1st atria books hardcover ed by hepburn ferrer, sean isbn. Out tuesday, the book includes seldomseen photographs from the movie goddesss most glamorous decade. Sean hepburn ferrer born july 17, 1960 is a swiss film producer and author. With marvelous photographs, drawings, and anecdotes, sean hepburn ferrer delivers the most intimate look ever at elegant audrey.
According to the book, hepburn was madly in love with her costar and desperately. Sean founded the audrey hepburn childrens fund to continue his mothers legacy of helping children in need all over the world. Halfbrothers sean ferrer and luca dotti were audrey hepburns only children from her two marriages. Published april 5th 2005 by atria books first published october 28th 2003. Son sean hepburn ferrers book audrey 100 offers a revealing look at actress audrey helpburn.
Still, she would later gush to aylmer about her son with ferrer, sean. Audreys glittering career hid stars secret heartache. Audrey hepburn s son sean hepburn ferrer discusses the breakfast at tiffanys 50th anniversary bluray edition, his mothers legacy, and more fans of classic cinema, or audrey hepburn fans, are in for a treat with the 50th anniversary bluray edition of breakfast at tiffanys hitting the shelves on september 20. Jun 12, 2017 today my halfbrother luca dotti is caring for a nonprofit in california, audrey hepburns childrens fund, and i am the chair of the audrey hepburn society at unicef, says sean ferrer. Sean hepburn went on to have three children namely santiago, gregorio and emma ferrer. Oct 28, 2003 i thank sean ferrer i have been recently been looking up audrey hepburn and i think this was a wonderful tribute to the woman, humanitarian, mother, actress etc.
The best audrey hepburn books in my honest opinion. New york fashion week was buzzing per usual, but there was one young lady we couldnt keep our eyes off of. He writes about their everyday life and how she just wanted sean and his brother luca to be raised and loved right, and there are long sections of just pictures. In 2008, canada post issued a series of prepaid postcards based on the work of yousuf karsh, one of which was a portrait of hepburn. Family life the son of filmmaking legends mel ferrer and audrey hepburn, he has five siblings, luca. The us fund for unicef also founded the audrey hepburn society. I thank sean ferrer i have been recently been looking up audrey hepburn and i think this was a wonderful tribute to the woman, humanitarian, mother, actress etc. Proceeds from the book go towards the audrey hepburn childrens fund, which was set up shortly after her death to help the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a noncommercial site and is in no way connected to audrey hepburn, her familiy or her estate. See through the eyes of her son with personal memories and stories about audrey. Emma ferrer interview interview with audrey hepburns. Sean hepburn ferrers deep love for his mother is evident on every page.
372 1218 527 1305 4 1302 929 932 1031 793 856 959 325 734 1081 1400 849 1213 803 1116 1292 1559 1458 964 264 1563 684 390 1390 1163 286 155 124 48 1317 989 961 151 1164 325 88