Hepburn

American  

[hep-burn] / ˈhɛpˌbɜrn /

noun

1. Audrey, 1929–93, U.S. actress, born in Belgium.

2. Katharine, 1909–2003, U.S. actress.

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Hepburn British  

/ ˈhɛpˌbɜːn /

noun

1. Audrey. 1929–93, US actress, born in Belgium. Her films include Roman Holiday (1955), Funny Face (1957), and My Fair Lady (1964)

2. Katharine. 1907–2003, US film actress, whose films include The Philadelphia Story (1940), Adam's Rib (1949), The African Queen (1951), The Lion in Winter (1968) for which she won an Oscar, and On Golden Pond (1981)

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Example Sentences

The practice has been around since the days of Old Hollywood, when actors like Audrey Hepburn, in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Sabrina,” melded their star personas with their characters.

From Los Angeles Times

“The conscious dream was to pay tribute to what I think was so influential in the golden age of film comedy — Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn,” says Brooks.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the inquest, a prevention of future deaths report was sent by coroner Katrina Hepburn to the Department for Education under the previous government.

From BBC

He was cast as Richard the Lionheart and couldn't believe that a baker's son from Port Talbot was working with Katharine Hepburn.

From BBC

Donovan Hepburn, who has five siblings in the choir and is behind the "crazy reunion plan" as director of its Legacy Project album, said it was great to see everyone together again.

From BBC