Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday 1954

Audrey Hepburn made her Broadway debut in “Gigi,” playing the title role. The plot revolves around a young woman groomed for a career as a courtesan. As mentioned in the Greer Garson section, the term courtesan refers to someone willing to be the companion of a wealthy individual. As such, this person is dependent on them for financial support. Sometimes, a courtesan could be passed off from one benefactor to another. Gigi meets and falls in love with an older, wealthy man. At first, he doesn’t feel the same way. But as time passes, he falls in love with the delightful Gigi. In the end, they live happily ever after.

“Gigi,” the Broadway play, and “Gigi,” the musical (with Leslie Caron in the title role), are two separate productions.

Ten years later, Audrey Hepburn would star as one of the most famous prostitutes in film history—Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” However, Truman Capote, who created the character of Holly, describes her as an American geisha. No matter how one describes Holly, she appears to lead a privileged life, frequenting clubs, parties, and restaurants, donning exquisite designer clothing, and engaging in social interactions with wealthy men who cater to her every need. Holly’s whirlwind life suffers a jolt when she meets a new male neighbor. Suddenly the experience as she knew it started to change. But will it be for the better?

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