When "Roman Holiday" was first cast, Hepburn was not optimistic.
The reason is that at that time, in addition to being young and beautiful, she did not have much acting experience.
And the male protagonist who plays with her? But Gregory Pike! A film emperor who has been nominated for an Oscar three times and won a Golden Globe Award.
However, during filming, Parker carefully mentored Hepburn more than once. Even on the propaganda posters, Pike was willing to be a green leaf.
It turned out that at the beginning of the poster's finalization, the name that was placed in a conspicuous place was Parker.
But Pike himself found the producer and said that the pearl in the play should be Hepburn. Finally, at Pike's insistence, Hepburn's name was hung on the front.
Regardless of fame and fortune, willing to be a young car lifter, how can such a pike not be worshipped!
So, at the 1954 Oscars, Hepburn, who won the little gold man, was full of excitement, and then "confessed" in public: This is a gift from Parker!
Later, the media interviewed Hepburn and asked her what she thought of Pike.
Hepburn playfully returns: Pike is a very attractive man, and his heart beats involuntarily when he sees him.
Unfortunately, the two people who played the most classic couple in the history of film did not become lovers in reality as everyone expected.
In this regard, some people commented: Perhaps it is this regret that has fulfilled the 40-year friendship between Hepburn and Pike.
Elegant Hepburn, had two failed marriages
In 1953, at the premiere of Roman Holiday, Hepburn met Mel Feller.
Mel Feller was a friend of Pike's and seemed mild-mannered and sedate. And, before meeting Hepburn, Mel Feller had been in 3 marriages.
As a result, in front of Hepburn, Mel Feller, who was 12 years older than her, was at ease and easily got the heart of this little girl who had little experience in love.
In the second year of acquaintance, Hepburn, who had become a film queen, against the dissatisfaction of his mother, married Mel Feller.
At the beginning of the marriage, Hepburn enjoyed being cared for by Mel Feller. But over time, this kind of care becomes a burden.
Because Mel Feller, who has a strong desire to control, even wants to control Hepburn's dating and travel.
In this regard, Hepburn, who left his father at a young age and was displaced in adolescence, chose to back down again and again. As a result, Mel Feller was inching forward.
Finally, Hepburn, who had suffered several miscarriages and was heartbroken, finally filed for divorce in 1968.
Exhausted, Hepburn traveled to Greece. On the way, Hepburn met Andrea.
At that time, Hepburn was 39 years old, and Andrei had just turned 30. But in the process of communication, Andre was full of admiration and appreciation for Hepburn.
In this way, after only two weeks of acquaintance, Hepburn agreed to Andrea's marriage proposal.
In order to manage his second marriage, Hepburn even chose to return to the family. Initially, Andre was very impressed by Hepburn's efforts.
But over time, Andre actually began to dislike Hepburn as bright as before. In this way, while eating the dividends of Hepburn's husband, he also wantonly cheated.
After the news of his mixing with various models was exposed by the media, Hepburn realized that her husband had already cheated on him, and more than once!
After several entanglements, Hepburn went through divorce procedures with Andre in 1980.
Two marriages, twice hurt, dragging a wounded Hepburn, can only find friends to talk to. And in her "list" of friends, the most trustworthy ones are Pike and Givenchy.
The blue-faced confidant who accompanied him to the old gave Hepburn endless courage
When hurt by her first husband, Hepburn called Parker. She said wearily: I long to grow old with him, but in this circle, such feelings are too rare...
In this regard, Pike was both helpless and distressed by Hepburn's suffering.
Later, with Parker's dismissal, Hepburn decided to cut through the mess quickly.
At that time, there were even media reports that Hepburn had an "extraordinary" relationship with Pike. In response, they do not hesitate to spread gossip.
But in fact, Parker and Hepburn, who are the parties involved, understand that they are just close friends who can accompany the old.
After all, while working with Hepburn, Pike had found his true lover, a journalist from Paris. Unlike Hepburn's bumpy love road, Pike was only guarding his wife after marriage.
However, on January 20, 1993, the day of Hepburn's death, Parker recited a poem in front of the media, "Never Ending Love", which Hepburn loved most during his lifetime.
It has nothing to do with the wind and moon, but it can stay together for 40 years. Isn't such a friendship better than love?
It is worth mentioning that such a blue-faced confidant, Hepburn has two. In addition to Pike, a gentleman, there is a man who pays silently, and he is Givenchy.
In 1953, after acting in "Roman Holiday", Hepburn was preparing for the next film "Dragon and Phoenix".
During this period, Hepburn, who wanted to make a few dresses for himself, learned about Givenchy on the recommendation of a friend.
When given the initial search for Givenchy's studio, Hepburn was not treated with courtesy.
After all, when the phone was called, Givenchy thought that he was going to receive another "Hepburn", a shadow queen who had already won the little golden man.
Moreover, after meeting, Hepburn's figure also disappointed Givenchy.
Compared with the average European and American actress, Hepburn is not only short, but also too slender. Such a figure is not ideal for Givenchy.
So, after taking a look at it, Givenchy told Hepburn that he didn't have a dress for her.
But who would have thought that Hepburn, after wandering around the studio, would fall in love with Givenchy's craftsmanship. So, she said sincerely, it's okay, you can match it at will.
Givenchy, who had become accustomed to human relations, was defeated at Hepburn's insistence. In the end, he can only cope, then you go to see the dresses of the previous season.
Or is this fateful?
Under Hepburn's skillful hand, some ordinary clothes have an effect that surprises Givenchy.
Subsequently, in "Dragon and Phoenix Match", Hepburn showed her powerful cargo effect.
Taking advantage of this shareholder wind, Hepburn and Givenchy have had a decades-long cooperation.
Initially, Hepburn was only a client of Givenchy's services. But after getting along, Hepburn's elegance and sensibility carved in his bones made Givenchy gradually have the impulse to care for each other.
Hepburn married, and Givenchy personally designed the wedding dress;
Hepburn starred in a new film, with Givenchy modifying the costume again and again;
Even, in order to show Hepburn's uniqueness, Givenchy could give up the huge benefits that were about to arrive. It turned out that Givenchy personally concocted a perfume for Hepburn called Taboo.
It was not until three years later that the taboo began mass production.
Givenchy was asked why it dragged on for so long. Givenchy replied that he wanted to give Hepburn a unique enjoyment. So for the first three years, the taboo belonged only to Hepburn.
It can only be said that such a wait is too touching!
But for Givenchy, who paid silently, there were too many such experiences.
Even when Hepburn was seriously ill, Givenchy was the most reliable one. At that time, Hepburn was bedridden and could not move at will. But in her heart, she had a regret, that is, she could not go to Switzerland to see the snow.
In the end, Givenchy spread flowers in his private jet, treating the elderly Hepburn as a beautiful little princess.
After Hepburn's death, Givenchy personally carried the coffin and sent away the little woman he had guarded for 40 years.
Romantic love makes people move, but the friendship that can be kept together until the old age also makes people cry. Perhaps, such two unforgettable friendships are also a kind of compensation for Hepburn's bumpy road!