Most people think of Audrey Hepburn as an actress who starred in Breakfast at Tiffany’s wearing a black dress, white gloves, and a pearl necklace, but what most people do not know is the difference she made in the world. Today, Audrey Hepburn is known as one of the most beautiful women in the world, but in her eyes, she was just a normal person. “She considered herself funny-looking, which just goes to show that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder,” (“The 100 Greatest Stars” 46). She was a normal person, who happened to be an actress that changed the world for the better with her actions. Audrey Hepburn once said, “Your soul is nourished by all your experiences, it gives you baggage for the future-and ammunition if you like,” (“Audrey …show more content…
She is a role model, not for her career, but for what she did with her career. No matter how famous Audrey Hepburn became, she always stayed true to who she was and never let the fame get to her head. Audrey Hepburn had a rough childhood, yet she powered through and did not let anything get to her. On May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium, Edda Van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston, who we know as Audrey Hepburn, was born. When she was just eight years old, her father left her and her family. Audrey wanted to be a ballerina, but her tallness, long neck, and large feet showed that her dreams were just too big to be true. All of the girls used to laugh at her and call her names because she was unique and different from the rest of them. Hepburn and her family were Jewish, so when World War II came around, they fled to Holland along with forty other families. WWII was a time when Hitler and his Nazis took over most of Europe and were discriminating against Jewish people for no reason. They were killing them and putting them in concentration camps, so it was a necessity for the …show more content…
She had two sons, named Sean and Luca, and loved spending time with them. Because of her love for children, she wanted to help them and give every child the best life they could have. She worked with the United Nations to help alleviate the misery of the poor (“Audrey Hepburn” Encyclopedia). The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, also known as UNICEF, helps defend the rights of children and end child poverty. UNICEF was the same organization that helped Audrey and her family during WWII. Audrey Hepburn was “named the goodwill ambassador for the international children’s relief organization UNICEF in 1988,” (“Audrey Hepburn” Encyclopedia). She travelled all over the world, helping children in need. Hepburn once said “Like with flowers, it!s the same with children: With a little help they can survive and they can stand up and live another day,” (Cardillo 24). In 1989, Hepburn spoke to Congress asking for them to help all of the children she had met when traveling. When speaking, Audrey Hepburn said, “I am here to day to speak for children who cannot speak for themselves. Every child has the right to health, to tenderness, to life,” (Cardillo 26). Her words were so moving, that everyone listened. Funding for UNICEF doubled and fellow celebrities were inspired to join the movement; this was her finest performance. “For her efforts, Audrey was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
She had written and published several books about the beginnings of the Red Cross, as well a short autobiography titled “The Story of My Childhood.” She won several awards for her work, including the International Red Cross medal. Her work is still fondly remembered to this day because of her nobility and
She was responsible for her own life choices and the choices of changing the world. Many people thought he was just a pretty face but Hedy being responsible for her actions showed the people not only was she an amazing actress she was an inventor. Even though it might have taken her decades too. It shows her dedication to being a responsible individual who changed the
She decided, in order to help child workers, that she would march to President Roosevelt, the current president of the United States. It states, “‘We want President
Mother Jones was committed to bringing attention to the problem of child
I grew up hearing the saying that a little girl could have an old soul, or that someone is well beyond their years. These sayings are popular to societies, because they try to explain why certain individuals differentiate from the acceptable norms in ways that may be more complicated than just personality traits. In The Awakening, Edna Pontellier is no exception. Her society’s expectations differ from who she is and how she is willing to act so that she would fit in. Chapter one of The Awakening begins the story with several examples of how Edna does not fit in with her society.
Singer ties this back to the opportunity that many have to save the lives of children by sending money to charities but choose not
World War two was an awful time for everyone. People died and went through tough times. One place that was also awful and where millions of Jews were killed was concentration camps. Concentration camps first came around after Hitler was elected as Chancellor. In the camps there wasn 't a lot of food or water so people, mostly died of starvation and dehydration.
Elizabeth Taylor was a famous Hollywood actress in the 1900’s and early 2000’s. She brought entertainment into people’s lives and was a very influential figure. She rose awareness for those who were suffering from AIDS and got them the support they needed. She also helped Zionist causes and donated a lot towards their community. She was not scared to fight for what she believed in, and because she was such a strong person, she influenced those around her.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” remarked Eleanor Roosevelt. As a child, Eleanor faced many challenges, but she persevered through them. Later, Eleanor cared for everyone she could, and made everyone’s dreams come true. UNICEF, an organization that supports children, now needs a new ambassador and more dreams to come true. They value education, compassion, equality, and more, so judging by how Eleanor lived her life, she would be the perfect candidate.
There were many heroes, who changed people’s lives for the better during the terrifying events of World War II. However, one person seems to stand out because of her great bravery and compassion. Lois Gunden was a courageous women who truly cared for the lives of children. She was the rescuer of multiple children from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. Lois Gunden’s independence, and willingness to help children, regardless of their backgrounds, left an impact on so many lives, as well as the world.
Monroe created an image of her own and stuck to it. Created her own style, and unique character. Even today in media she is still talked about because she left a very important impact on the world. Marilyn Monroe did many things in her life time and accomplished a lot. In Marilyn’s time she created a lot of firsts which will forever be in history.
With Donald Trump being the Republican nominee for the presidential election I believe Diane Guerrero’s story can be connected to many aspects of today’s society. The racist comments that Donald Trump has said about Mexicans and how he says he wants to build a wall to stop people coming to the U.S is what evokes this feeling of fear into undocumented families everyday. This fear is the same fear that Diane went through everyday not knowing whether her family was going to be safe from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). I wanted to know a bit more about Diane Guerrero’s life and how life was for her when her parents were deported to Columbia and I found an article named Op-Ed ‘ Orange is the New Black’ actress: My parents were deported , which mentions how Diane was basically by herself when her parents were deported.
Imagine growing up in darkness. Or not being able to hear anything from your own breath to your loved one’s voices. Helen Keller was a girl who had to deal with both of those consequences. Yet she stood as a great role modle to people all around the world. Helen Keller has made a huge impact on the deaf and blind community.
She became incredibly famous because she took a stand and became a central figure in an issue that developed into one of the most controversial topics in the 1950’s. Also, in the right, bottom corner, another line states, “We’ve been holding it open since 1955.” Her actions and experiences elevated her to celebrity status. Regardless of her fame, she never deviated from a person of impeccable character and integrity. She remained true to her spirit and served as a role model for over fifty years.
Monroe experienced a disrupted loveless childhood that included two years in an orphanage. Her mother Gladys (Monroe) Baker Mortenson was hospitalized after being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. Marilyn was left in a series of foster homes and the Los Angeles Orphans Home Society. Growing up Marilyn never