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[Oznell]

What a lovely woman Audrey Hepburn was, apart from her remarkable movie career.  Her work with UNICEF for children became the driving focus of her later life, and she worked very hard on the vital issue of getting drinkable water to populations in turbulent countries.  Her childhood during World War II, when she experienced chronic hunger, also motivated her.

She was never more beautiful.  What a caring legacy she left.

  

The same site that showed Audrey relaxing in Switzerland, had some other interesting, off-screen photos.

Gene Kelly's little daughter was so cute, imitating Dad.

This photo captures the very young Mia Farrow's "waif-like" quality.   Majestic kitty--

This candid, behind-the-scenes image of Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn ( looking tense), reminded me of something.  Hepburn was apparently having a lot of trouble doing the comedy in "Bringing Up Baby", and was reportedly "over-acting" a lot. Grant kept telling her to relax and not "try" to be so funny, and the humor would take care of itself.  It must have worked because both of them are HYE-larious in "Bringing Up Baby":

Love that cats star in these photos, and other animal cuties are front and center.  Interesting how sweet and relaxed this kitty is with Brando!

The young Whitney Houston shows her delicate beauty and almost a shy quality in this photo at home... 

Charlton Heston looking pensive.  What a perfect movie star living room,  just what I would expect!

And Lauren Bacall looks very at ease in her apartment in the Dakota.  Those eyes!  Doubt if she was intimidated by the Dakota's slightly spooky reputation...

Omar Sharif with his Afghan hound in his apartment in Saudi Arabia.  He seemed to live all over the world...

At first I didn't recognize Natalie Wood in a light-hearted mood.  She could be famously informal and exuberant off-stage.

Steve McQueen,  whoa, has that timeless appeal!

[Shelbelle]

McQueen shirtless,  it doesnt get much better than that !!! He was one gone way too soon. 

[ROMARY]

As I often say, I would love to see Steve McQueen in an AI generated movie or TV series.

What a fan-tastic actor and persona.

[shoekitty]

ahhhhh sweet youth!  Great candid photos. I had to laugh at Marlon Brando, the typewriter in his lap as if he had computer, lol!   I remember those days. My old Underwood. Mia Farrow eyes, huge.  They still are ...but oh my.  And Steve McQueen!  That phot in his jeans look like it could have been snapped yesterday. Styles return sooner or later,  right now most of the photos don't even look dated.  

[beach-mom]

@Oznell - TY for these fantastic pictures! I love Bringing Up Baby! And I love the pictures with pets - so precious to see celebrities "letting their hair down." 

Do any other celebrities live in the Dakota? I've heard about it, but I don't know much about it. I assume it has a storied past.

I have always admired Audrey Hepburn and her work to help children. She made a difference, which is something I want to do.  

[FLtricia]

@beach-mom , I too was interested in the Dakota apartments.  I read the book 'Life at the Dakota" (I think that is the title).

It was really interesting!  Built by Singer of Singer sewing machine fame.  Many famous people have lived there over the years.  What fascinated me most was the top floor,which was for servants.  No one really kept track of them except their employers.  Well, as the years went by fewer servants were needed, and by the mid 1900's no one knew who was living up there rent free.

I am sure by now someone is collecting rent.

I have even gone on Realtor.com to check out listings in that building.

I know, at bit crazy on my part, but when I am interested I research.

[Parischic]

Love Audrey Hepburn, still do!

[AZfem]

Enjoyable pictures!  Thank you. 

Besides her later in life UNICEF work, Audrey carried messages for the resistance during WW II as the Nazis paid little attention to children. (Gutsy child!)

Remember at the beginning of the "Godfather" Marlon was stroking a similar cat during his daughter's wedding when he was granting favors. 

In his autobiography, Marlon mentions many pets he & his family had. In NY, he had a pet racoon, Russell, who once pulled Marlon's mothers false teeth out of her mouth & ran off with them. 

Gorgeous photo of Steve McQueen!

[OKPrincess]

Love these photos 🥰

[vermint]

@Oznell Thank you for posting these wonderful photos! I just watched--for the 4th or 5th time--Singin' In The Rain on TCM yesterday afternoon. Gene Kelly is my favorite dancer of that time to watch, so athletic and light on his feet.

Side note: I always thought that Kelly looked like he was having so much fun "Dancing In The Rain" in that movie. Found out some years ago that he had a 100+ degree temperature while filming that scene. He was probably delerious with fever!