Audrey Hepburn was an iconic Academy Award-winning actress, fashion model and humanitarian. Born in Brussels, Belgium, she was the only child in her family. Audrey had the reputation of being a humble, kind and charming person, who lived the philosophy of putting others before herself. New Woman magazine called Audrey the most beautiful woman of all time, in a 2006 poll. She was ranked as the third greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.