History of Audrey Hepburn in Timeline

Audrey Hepburn, a British actress, achieved iconic status in film and fashion. Celebrated as one of Hollywood's greatest female screen legends by the American Film Institute, she was also inducted into the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame List. Her enduring influence transcends acting, solidifying her position as a cultural figure.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1900: Birth of Baroness Ella van Heemstra

In 1900, Baroness Ella van Heemstra, Audrey Hepburn's mother, was born.

1910: Aarnoud van Heemstra became mayor of Arnhem

In 1910, Aarnoud van Heemstra, Audrey Hepburn's maternal grandfather, became the mayor of Arnhem.

1920: Aarnoud van Heemstra's term as mayor ended

In 1920, Aarnoud van Heemstra's term as mayor of Arnhem ended.

1921: Aarnoud van Heemstra became governor of Dutch Guiana

In 1921, Aarnoud van Heemstra, Audrey Hepburn's maternal grandfather, became the governor of Dutch Guiana.

1923: Joseph Ruston became Honorary British Consul

From 1923 to 1924, Joseph Ruston was an Honorary British Consul in Semarang, Dutch East Indies.

1924: Joseph Ruston was Honorary British Consul

From 1923 to 1924, Joseph Ruston was an Honorary British Consul in Semarang, Dutch East Indies.

1924: Birth of Ian Edgar Bruce Quarles van Ufford

In 1924, Jonkheer Ian Edgar Bruce Quarles van Ufford, Audrey Hepburn's half-brother, was born.

1925: Divorce of Ella van Heemstra and Hendrik Gustaaf Adolf Quarles van Ufford

In 1925, Ella van Heemstra divorced Jonkheer Hendrik Gustaaf Adolf Quarles van Ufford.

1926: Marriage of Hepburn's Parents

In 1926, Audrey Hepburn's parents were married in Batavia.

1928: Aarnoud van Heemstra's term as governor ended

In 1928, Aarnoud van Heemstra's term as governor of Dutch Guiana ended.

May 1929: Audrey Hepburn's Birth

In May 1929, Audrey Kathleen Hepburn (née Ruston) was born. She would later be recognised as a film and fashion icon.

1932: Family Settled in Linkebeek

In 1932, after spending three years travelling, Audrey Hepburn's family settled in the suburban Brussels municipality of Linkebeek.

1935: Father Left the Family

In 1935, Audrey Hepburn's father, Joseph, abruptly left the family after a "scene" in Brussels and moved to London.

1936: Attended boarding school in Kent

In 1936, Audrey Hepburn attended boarding school in Kent.

1937: Sent to School in the UK

In 1937, Audrey Hepburn was sent to live in Kent, United Kingdom, where she was educated at a small private school in Elham.

September 1939: Moved back to Arnhem

In September 1939, after Britain declared war on Germany, Audrey Hepburn's mother moved her back to Arnhem.

1939: Death of Elbrig Willemine Henriette van Asbeck

In 1939, Baroness Elbrig Willemine Henriette van Asbeck, Audrey Hepburn's maternal grandmother, passed away.

1939: Returned to the Netherlands due to WWII

In 1939, with the outbreak of World War II, Audrey Hepburn returned to the Netherlands from boarding school in Kent.

1940: Used the name Edda van Heemstra during the German occupation

After the Germans invaded the Netherlands in 1940, Audrey Hepburn used the name Edda van Heemstra to avoid danger during the German occupation.

1942: Uncle's execution

In 1942, Audrey Hepburn's uncle, Otto van Limburg Stirum, was executed in retaliation for an act of sabotage by the resistance movement.

1944: Performing ballet to support the Dutch resistance

By 1944, Audrey Hepburn was performing ballet to raise money to support the Dutch resistance during World War II.

1944: Dutch Famine

During the 1944-45 Dutch famine, Audrey Hepburn's family resorted to making flour out of tulip bulbs.

October 1945: Ella's Letter Received by Micky Burn

In October 1945, a letter from Audrey Hepburn's mother, Ella, asking for help was received by Micky Burn, who sent cigarettes to sell and buy penicillin.

1945: Moved to Amsterdam and Began Ballet Training

After the war ended in 1945, Audrey Hepburn moved to Amsterdam with her mother and siblings and began ballet training under Sonia Gaskell and Olga Tarasova.

1945: Attended Arnhem Conservatory until 1945

Audrey Hepburn attended the Arnhem Conservatory from 1939 until 1945.

1945: Studied ballet with Sonia Gaskell in Amsterdam

In 1945, Audrey Hepburn studied ballet with Sonia Gaskell in Amsterdam after the war.

1948: Film Debut and Stage Performance

In 1948, Audrey Hepburn made her film debut as a flight stewardess in the Dutch film "Dutch in Seven Lessons" and performed on the British stage in the musical "High Button Shoes".

1948: Film Debut in Seven Lessons

In 1948, Audrey Hepburn made her film debut playing an air stewardess in "Dutch in Seven Lessons", an educational travel film.

1948: Ballet Scholarship and Chorus Girl

In 1948, Audrey Hepburn moved to London on a ballet scholarship with Ballet Rambert and appeared as a chorus girl in the West End musical theatre revue "High Button Shoes".

1948: Studied ballet with Marie Rambert in London

In 1948, Audrey Hepburn studied ballet with Marie Rambert in London.

1949: Chorus girl in Sauce Tartare

In 1949, Audrey Hepburn appeared as a chorus girl in Cecil Landeau's "Sauce Tartare" at the Cambridge Theatre.

1950: Work as a Dancer

In 1950, Audrey Hepburn worked as a dancer in "Summer Nights" at Ciro's London.

September 1951: Screen Test for Roman Holiday

In September 1951, Thorold Dickinson made a screen test with Audrey Hepburn and sent it to William Wyler, who was preparing 'Roman Holiday', leading to interest from Paramount producers.

November 1951: Opening of Gigi on Broadway

In November 1951, Audrey Hepburn's performance in the Broadway play 'Gigi' opened at the Fulton Theatre, receiving praise despite criticisms of the stage version, with 'Life' calling her a "hit" and 'The New York Times' highlighting her winning quality.

1951: Early Film Appearances

In 1951, Audrey Hepburn appeared in the BBC Television play 'The Silent Village' and had minor roles in the films 'One Wild Oat', 'Laughter in Paradise', 'Young Wives' Tale', and 'The Lavender Hill Mob'.

May 1952: Closure of Gigi on Broadway

In May 1952, Audrey Hepburn's Broadway play 'Gigi' closed after 219 performances.

October 1952: Gigi Tour Begins

In October 1952, Audrey Hepburn's tour for the play 'Gigi' began in Pittsburgh.

1952: Engagement to James Hanson

In 1952, Audrey Hepburn became engaged to industrialist James Hanson, but she called off the wedding because she wanted to be really married and their careers would keep them apart. She also dated Michael Butler in the early 1950s.

1952: Major Supporting Role in Secret People

In 1952, Audrey Hepburn was cast in her first major supporting role in Thorold Dickinson's 'Secret People', playing a prodigious ballerina and performing her own dancing sequences.

September 1953: Time Magazine Cover

On September 7, 1953, Audrey Hepburn was featured on the cover of Time magazine, solidifying her rising fame and influence on personal style.

1953: Critical Acclaim and Awards for Roman Holiday

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn gained critical acclaim for her role in 'Roman Holiday', winning an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award for Best British Actress in a Leading Role, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

1953: Hollywood Debut in Roman Holiday

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn made her Hollywood debut in William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" opposite Gregory Peck, which made her a star and earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

1953: Stardom with Roman Holiday and Tony Award for Ondine

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn rose to stardom in the romantic comedy "Roman Holiday" alongside Gregory Peck, winning an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for her performance. She also won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play for her performance in "Ondine".

1953: Rise to Stardom with Roman Holiday

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn rose to stardom with her role in "Roman Holiday", presenting an alternative feminine ideal that appealed more to women than men.

1953: Starring Role in Roman Holiday

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn starred in 'Roman Holiday', playing Princess Ann, marking her first leading role and launching her to stardom.

1953: Academy Award for Best Actress

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Roman Holiday".

September 1954: Marriage to Mel Ferrer

On September 25, 1954, Audrey Hepburn married American actor Mel Ferrer in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. They met at a cocktail party hosted by Gregory Peck and collaborated on the play "Ondine" before starting a relationship.

1954: Roles in Sabrina and Ondine

In 1954, Audrey Hepburn played a chauffeur's daughter in Billy Wilder's "Sabrina" and garnered the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for portraying the titular water nymph in the play "Ondine".

1954: Starring in Sabrina and Awards

In 1954, Audrey Hepburn starred in Billy Wilder's 'Sabrina', earning an Academy Award nomination and winning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

1954: Starred in Sabrina

In 1954, Audrey Hepburn starred in the film "Sabrina" with Humphrey Bogart and William Holden.

1954: Givenchy Designed Wardrobe for Sabrina

In 1954, Hubert de Givenchy was hired to design Audrey Hepburn's on-screen wardrobe for her second Hollywood film, "Sabrina", marking the beginning of a life-long friendship and professional collaboration.

1954: Audrey Hepburn declared the "public embodiment of our new feminine ideal"

In 1954, fashion photographer Cecil Beaton declared Audrey Hepburn the "public embodiment of our new feminine ideal" in Vogue, recognizing her impact on fashion and beauty standards.

1954: Contributed to UNICEF

Since 1954, Audrey Hepburn had contributed to UNICEF.

1955: Golden Globe for World Film Favorite

In 1955, despite having no new film releases, Audrey Hepburn received the Golden Globe for World Film Favorite, recognizing her popularity.

1956: Starring in "War and Peace"

In 1956, Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer starred together in the film "War and Peace".

1956: War and Peace Release

In 1956, Audrey Hepburn starred as Natasha Rostova in 'War and Peace', an adaptation of the Tolstoy novel, which earned her BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

1957: Starred in Funny Face

In 1957, Audrey Hepburn starred in the musical "Funny Face," singing her own parts.

1957: Starring in Funny Face and Love in the Afternoon

In 1957, Audrey Hepburn starred in the musical film 'Funny Face' alongside Fred Astaire, and in the romantic comedy 'Love in the Afternoon' with Gary Cooper and Maurice Chevalier.

1957: Costume Design for Multiple Films and Face of L'Interdit

In 1957, Givenchy designed Audrey Hepburn's costumes for "Love in the Afternoon" and "Funny Face", and she also became the face of Givenchy's first perfume, L'Interdit.

1959: Starring in The Nun's Story

In 1959, Audrey Hepburn starred as Sister Luke in 'The Nun's Story', earning her a third Academy Award nomination and a second BAFTA Award.

1959: Insecurity and Inferiority Statements

In a 1959 interview, Audrey Hepburn stated that she felt insecure and inferior, and even hated herself at times, saying that she used her drive and definiteness to conquer these feelings.

June 1960: Birth of Son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer

On June 17, 1960, Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer had their son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer.

1960: Starring in The Unforgiven

In 1960, Audrey Hepburn starred in her only western film, 'The Unforgiven', appearing opposite Burt Lancaster and Lillian Gish.

1960: Baptism of Son Sean Hepburn Ferrer

In 1960, the same pastor who wed Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer baptised their son Sean Hepburn Ferrer.

1961: Starring in The Children's Hour

In 1961, Audrey Hepburn also starred in William Wyler's drama 'The Children's Hour', playing a teacher accused of being a lesbian.

1961: Starring in Breakfast at Tiffany's

In 1961, Audrey Hepburn starred as Holly Golightly in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', a role that became one of the best-known in American cinema and a defining moment in her career; she was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.

1961: Addition to the International Best Dressed List

In 1961, Audrey Hepburn was added to the International Best Dressed List, solidifying her status as a style icon known for her minimalistic style.

1961: Costume Design for Breakfast at Tiffany's

In 1961, Givenchy designed Audrey Hepburn's costumes for "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

1963: Starred in Charade

In 1963, Audrey Hepburn starred in the thriller-romance "Charade" opposite Cary Grant.

1963: Costume Design for Charade

In 1963, Givenchy designed Audrey Hepburn's costumes for "Charade".

1964: Release of Paris When It Sizzles

In 1964, 'Paris When It Sizzles', filmed in 1962, was released, receiving negative reviews despite critics being relatively kinder to Audrey Hepburn's performance.

1964: Starred in My Fair Lady

In 1964, Audrey Hepburn starred in the musical "My Fair Lady".

1964: Costume Design for Paris When It Sizzles

In 1964, Givenchy designed Audrey Hepburn's costumes for "Paris When It Sizzles".

1966: Starring in "How to Steal a Million"

In 1966, Audrey Hepburn starred in the heist comedy "How to Steal a Million", playing the daughter of an art collector whose forgeries are about to be exposed. She collaborates with a man played by Peter O'Toole to help her father.

1966: Costume Design for How to Steal a Million

In 1966, Givenchy designed Audrey Hepburn's costumes for "How to Steal a Million".

1967: Shifting Focus to Family

After 1967, Audrey Hepburn began to dedicate more time to her family and acted less frequently.

1967: Roles in "Two for the Road" and "Wait Until Dark"

In 1967, Audrey Hepburn appeared in "Two for the Road", a dramedy about a troubled marriage where she felt freer and happier, and in "Wait Until Dark", a suspense thriller where she played a terrorized blind woman, earning her a final Academy Award nomination.

1967: Starred in Wait Until Dark

In 1967, Audrey Hepburn starred in the thriller "Wait Until Dark", receiving Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations.

June 1968: Meeting Andrea Dotti

In June 1968, Audrey Hepburn met her second husband, Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, on a Mediterranean cruise with friends.

1968: Divorce from Mel Ferrer

After a 14-year marriage, Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer divorced in 1968. There were rumors that Ferrer was too controlling.

January 1969: Marriage to Andrea Dotti

On January 18, 1969, Audrey Hepburn married Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti. She hoped to have more children and possibly stop working.

February 1970: Birth of Son, Luca Andrea Dotti

On February 8, 1970, Audrey Hepburn and Andrea Dotti's son, Luca Andrea Dotti, was born via caesarean section. Hepburn had taken extra care during the pregnancy, resting for months.

1974: Suffering a Miscarriage

In 1974, Audrey Hepburn suffered a miscarriage while married to Andrea Dotti.

1976: Comeback in "Robin and Marian"

In 1976, Audrey Hepburn attempted a comeback in the period piece "Robin and Marian", co-starring with Sean Connery.

1979: Affair During "Bloodline" Filming

In 1979, Audrey Hepburn had an affair with actor Ben Gazzara during the filming of "Bloodline", while married to Andrea Dotti. Dotti was also unfaithful.

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1979: Starring in "Bloodline"

In 1979, Audrey Hepburn starred in "Bloodline" with Ben Gazzara, James Mason, and Romy Schneider. The film was an international intrigue amid the jet-set, but it was not successful.

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1979: Death of Arnoud Robert Alexander Quarles van Ufford

In 1979, Jonkheer Arnoud Robert Alexander Quarles van Ufford, Audrey Hepburn's half-brother, passed away.

1980: Relationship with Robert Wolders

From 1980, Audrey Hepburn was in a relationship with Dutch actor Robert Wolders, the widower of actress Merle Oberon. They met through a friend.

1980: Death of Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston

In 1980, Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston, Audrey Hepburn's father, passed away.

1981: Leading role in "They All Laughed"

In 1981, Audrey Hepburn played the leading role opposite Ben Gazzara in the comedy "They All Laughed", directed by Peter Bogdanovich. However, the film's release was overshadowed by tragic events and it received a limited release.

1982: Divorce from Andrea Dotti

In 1982, Audrey Hepburn's 12-year marriage to Andrea Dotti was dissolved due to infidelity on both sides.

1984: Death of Baroness Ella van Heemstra

In 1984, Baroness Ella van Heemstra, Audrey Hepburn's mother, passed away.

1987: Co-starring in "Love Among Thieves"

In 1987, Audrey Hepburn co-starred with Robert Wagner in the made-for-television caper film, "Love Among Thieves".

August 1988: Immunisation Campaign in Turkey

In August 1988, Audrey Hepburn participated in an immunisation campaign in Turkey, praising it as an example of UNICEF's capabilities, where the army and fishmongers provided assistance for vaccine distribution.

1988: Worked in impoverished communities

From 1988, Audrey Hepburn devoted much of her time to UNICEF, working in some of the poorest communities of Africa, South America, and Asia.

1988: UNICEF field mission to Ethiopia

In 1988, Audrey Hepburn made her first field mission for UNICEF in Ethiopia, visiting an orphanage in Mek'ele and arranging for UNICEF to send food.

February 1989: Tour of Central America

In February 1989, Audrey Hepburn toured Central America, meeting with leaders in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala in her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

October 1989: Visit to Bangladesh

In October 1989, Audrey Hepburn visited Bangladesh with Robert Wolders. During her visit, she showed remarkable compassion towards the children, hugging them despite the presence of flies and dirt.

1989: Happiest Years with Robert Wolders

In 1989, Audrey Hepburn described the nine years she had spent with Robert Wolders as the happiest years of her life, stating that she considered them married, just not officially.

1989: Final Motion Picture Role in "Always"

In 1989, Audrey Hepburn had her last motion picture role with a cameo appearance as an angel in Steven Spielberg's "Always".

1989: Attainable Look Statement

In 1989, Audrey Hepburn stated that "my look is attainable", suggesting women could emulate her style by flipping out their hair, buying large glasses, and wearing little sleeveless dresses.

1989: Appointment as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In 1989, Audrey Hepburn was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF, expressing her gratitude for the international aid she received as a child during the German occupation.

October 1990: UNICEF Mission to Vietnam

In October 1990, Audrey Hepburn traveled to Vietnam as part of her work with UNICEF, collaborating with the government on national immunization and clean water programs.

1990: Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn

In 1990, Audrey Hepburn's last recorded performance was in the documentary television series "Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn", for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award.

March 1991: "Gardens of the World" Special

In March 1991, a one-hour special of "Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn" preceded the series.

1991: Film Society of Lincoln Center tribute

In 1991, Audrey Hepburn received a tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center, recognizing her contributions to the film industry.

September 1992: Visit to Somalia with UNICEF

In September 1992, four months before her death, Audrey Hepburn visited Somalia with UNICEF. She described the situation there as "apocalyptic" and worse than any famine she had witnessed before.

September 1992: Development of Abdominal Pain

In late September 1992, upon returning to Switzerland from Somalia, Audrey Hepburn developed abdominal pain, leading to the discovery of a rare form of abdominal cancer.

December 1992: Received US Presidential Medal of Freedom

In December 1992, Audrey Hepburn received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

1992: BAFTA Special Award

In 1992, Audrey Hepburn received a BAFTA Special Award.

1992: BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

In 1992, Audrey Hepburn received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring her significant contributions to film.

1992: Recording "Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales"

In 1992, Audrey Hepburn recorded a spoken word album, "Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales", featuring readings of classic children's stories.

January 1993: Death of Audrey Hepburn

In January 1993, Audrey Hepburn died, leaving behind a legacy as a film and fashion icon.

January 1993: PBS Premiere and Funeral

On January 24, 1993, the day of Audrey Hepburn's funeral services in Tolochenaz, her series "Gardens of the World" premiered on PBS. She was posthumously awarded an Emmy for the "Flower Gardens" episode.

1993: Increased Admiration After Death

After Audrey Hepburn's death in 1993, she became increasingly admired, with magazines advising readers on how to get her look and fashion designers using her as inspiration.

1993: Relationship with Robert Wolders until Death

Audrey Hepburn was in a relationship with Robert Wolders from 1980 until her death in 1993.

1993: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

In 1993, Audrey Hepburn was posthumously awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her humanitarian work.

1993: Founding of Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund

In 1993, a year after Audrey Hepburn's death, her son Sean Ferrer founded the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund (originally named Hollywood for Children Inc.) to continue her humanitarian work.

1994: Posthumous Grammy Award for Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales

In 1994, Audrey Hepburn's contributions to the spoken-word recording "Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales" earned her a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.

1999: Publication of Audrey's Style

In 1999, HarperCollins published "Audrey's Style" by Pamela Keogh, a 340-page book devoted to Audrey Hepburn's personality, beliefs, and style, featuring interviews and rarely seen photographs.

2000: The Audrey Hepburn Story Dramatisation

In 2000, a dramatization of Audrey Hepburn's life, titled "The Audrey Hepburn Story", was released, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt as the older Hepburn and Emmy Rossum as the younger Hepburn.

2002: Unveiling of "The Spirit of Audrey" statue

In 2002, at the United Nations Special Session on Children, UNICEF honored Audrey Hepburn's humanitarian legacy by unveiling a statue called "The Spirit of Audrey" at UNICEF's New York headquarters.

2006: Gap Commercial Featuring Hepburn

In 2006, Audrey Hepburn was featured in a Gap commercial that used clips of her dancing from "Funny Face", set to AC/DC's "Back in Black", with the tagline "It's Back – The Skinny Black Pant".

2006: Little Black Dress Auction

In 2006, one of the "little black dresses" designed by Givenchy for Breakfast at Tiffany's was sold by Christie's for a record sum of £467,200.

January 2009: Named one of the top British actresses of all time

In January 2009, Audrey Hepburn was named on The Times' list of the top 10 British actresses of all time, cementing her legacy as a prominent figure in film.

2010: Opinions on Acting Abilities

In 2010, Emma Thompson expressed the opinion that Audrey Hepburn "can't sing and she can't really act", sparking debate and varying opinions on Hepburn's acting abilities.

2010: Death of Ian Edgar Bruce Quarles van Ufford

In 2010, Jonkheer Ian Edgar Bruce Quarles van Ufford, Audrey Hepburn's half-brother, passed away.

2012: Appearance on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover

In 2012, Audrey Hepburn was selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover, celebrating British cultural figures.

2012: Ferrer's Resignation from the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund

In 2012, Sean Ferrer resigned as Chairman of the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund, turning over the position to Luca Dotti.

2013: Galaxy Chocolate Advert

In 2013, a computer-manipulated representation of Audrey Hepburn was used in a television advertisement for the British chocolate bar Galaxy.

May 2014: Google Doodle for 85th Birthday

On May 4, 2014, Google featured a doodle on its homepage in honor of what would have been Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday.

2014: Sean Ferrer became the rare disease ambassador

Since 2014, Sean Ferrer became the rare disease ambassador on behalf of European Organisation for Rare Diseases.

2015: Most Stylish Brit of All Time

In 2015, Audrey Hepburn was voted "the most stylish Brit of all time" in a poll commissioned by Samsung, highlighting her lasting influence on fashion.

2015: Sean Ferrer was the rare disease ambassador

In 2015, Sean Ferrer was the rare disease ambassador on behalf of European Organisation for Rare Diseases.

2016: Airborne Museum Report

In 2016, the Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein' reported that, after extensive research, it had not found any evidence of Audrey Hepburn's participation in the Dutch resistance itself.

October 2017: Ferrer Sued by Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund

In October 2017, Sean Ferrer was sued by the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund for alleged self-serving conduct.

March 2018: Dismissal of Ferrer's Suit Against the Fund

In March 2018, Sean Ferrer's suit against the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund was dismissed due to the complaint's failure to include Luca Dotti as a defendant.

2019: Robert Matzen's Book Provided Evidence of Resistance Support

In 2019, Robert Matzen's book provided evidence that Audrey Hepburn had supported the resistance by giving "underground concerts", delivering the underground newspaper, and taking messages and food to downed Allied flyers.

2019: Court Sided with Ferrer

In 2019, the court sided with Sean Ferrer, ruling that the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund did not have the independent right to use Audrey Hepburn's name and likeness, or to enter into contracts with third parties without Ferrer's consent.

2020: Release of Biographical Documentary Audrey

In 2020, a biographical documentary about Audrey Hepburn's life, titled "Audrey", directed by Helena Coan and produced with the help of her son and granddaughter, Sean and Emma Ferrer, was released to positive reception.