We are already at our 8th stop on the Road to the Stars! This time, we are talking about the great Katharine Hepburn.
Born on May 12, 1907, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, Katharine Hepburn became one of the most celebrated actresses in Hollywood history. Her career made her Broadway debut in 1928, and spanned over six decades, during which she won four Academy Awards for Best Actress—an unmatched record to this day.
She first signed with RKO Pictures and made her film debut in “A Bill of Divorcement” (1932), and throughout the 1930s and 1940s, after a few setbacks, Katharine Hepburn starred in a string of successful films, earning critical acclaim and establishing herself as a leading lady–and even reached new heights in the 1950s and 1960s.
Known for her intelligence, wit, and fierce independence, she challenged societal expectations and blazed a trail for future generations of actresses.
In her later years, Hepburn continued to work in film, television, and theater, leaving a lasting legacy on cinema and popular culture. Katharine Hepburn passed away on June 29, 2003.
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