Hepburn

Hepburn typically refers to one of two legendary film actresses.

Katharine Hepburn (1907–2003) was known for her fierce independence and four Academy Awards; Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) for her elegance and iconic roles in films like *Breakfast at Tiffany's*.

The Hepburn romanization system translates Japanese into the Latin alphabet, named after missionary James Curtis Hepburn.

actress

Audrey

Traditional feminine given name

starlet · leading lady · silver screen · Golden Age · glamour · celebrity · filmography · Roman Holiday · Breakfast at Tiffany's · The African Queen

style

elegance

Refined, graceful quality

pixie cut · chic · timeless · sophistication · grace · poise · refinement · minimalism · tailored · monochrome

humanitarian

UNICEF

Global youth relief organization

goodwill · activism · compassion · humanitarian · generosity · advocacy · role model · inspiration · legacy · cultural impact

romanization

romaji

Japanese in Latin letters

  • kanaJapanese phonetic writing system
  • kanjiChinese symbols in Japanese
  • hiraganaJapanese phonetic alphabet

katakana · Japanese · transliteration · standardization · phonetic

surname

genealogy

Study of family descent

family · clan · bloodline · dynasty · pedigree · descent · kinship · forebears · house · Scottish

Categories
Opposites
acting style and screen presence

HepburnMarilyn Monroe

Mae West · Jean Harlow · Brigitte Bardot · Raquel Welch · Rita Hayworth

fashion and aesthetic influence

HepburnMarilyn Monroe

Dolly Parton · Liberace · Carmen Miranda · Cher · Lady Gaga

classic Hollywood elegance and refinement

HepburnMae West

Inflatable personal flotation device

John Waters · Roseanne Barr · Bette Midler · Joan Rivers · Courtney Love

Phrases
Family

hep, burn, burns, burned, burning, burner, burners

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G