She is the inspiration behind the LBD and dark glasses look. Doe eyed and with the kind of timeless elegance we crave, whilst she may be a slightly obvious choice she is no less worthy. I know, Christmas is still in full swing, but the most forward looking of spectators are already in search of January treats to cure the seasonal sadness typically associated with the inaugural month. The BFI (favoured haunt) has done us proud with a month dedicated to the ultimate film star icon. They will be showing thirteen of her best pictures, calling her “an actress who is the epitome of style” and including one of my particular favourites, “Paris When it Sizzles”.
In homage to AH we felt it only proper that we should cast light on some of lesser known achievements and some of the details of her life that truly make her an inspirational poster girl. Quite the linguist she was fluent in English, Spanish, French, Flemish and Italian. Prior to her movie career she trained as a dental assistant and volunteered as a nurse in a Dutch hospital during the war. When she did find her feet (an alleged sore point since she was reportedly very self conscious of her size 7.5 feet) as a movie star she was a very accomplished one and is one of only ten performers to win an Oscar, an Emmy,a Tony and a Grammy. Finally, whilst Marilyn Monroe is famously remembered for serenading JFK on his birthday in 1962 it was in fact AH who sang “Happy Birthday Mr President” to him on his final anniversary in 1963. Is it any wonder that when Harpers & Queen ran a poll to crown the most fascinating woman of our time she came out on top!
http://www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_southbank/film_programme/january_seasons
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