Wednesday, April 9, 2014

H for Katherine Hepburn



BORN: May 12, 1907

DIED: June 29, 2003

AGED: 96 yrs-old age

MARRIED: once

AFFAIRS: John Ford, Howard Hughes, Spencer Tracy

FAMOUS PARTNER: Spencer Tracy

"The Great Kate", "Katherine of Arrogance". Very open family in some ways. dad used to walk around naked. Mother was a suffragette. Athletic, fiercely loyal. Lost oldest brother to suicide (hanging)-many in her family died from suicide. gave up career for a while to nurse Spencer Tracy-her greatest love. Considered, arguably, the best actress (Sorry Meryl but Kate, in my mind, is better). Nominated many times and won 4 times

OSCAR WINS: Morning Glory, The Lion In Winter, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, On Golden Pond

FILMS: Alice Adams, Sylvia Scarlett, Bringing Up Baby, Philadelphia Story, Woman of the Year, Adam's Rib, The African Queen
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32 comments:

  1. Julie FlandersApril 9, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    I didn't know she had such a tragic family history. I've always enjoyed reading her interviews. She seemed ahead of her time in many ways.

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 5:18 PM

      her family was ahead of their times and somewhat strange. She was resilient

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  2. Liz BlockerApril 9, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    I LOVE Katherine Hepburn. She was a genius. So fierce, so brilliant, so funny.

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  3. AnonymousApril 9, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    I haven't seen a Katerine Hepburn movie yet. I'll definitely give one of these a try. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 5:19 PM

      oh yes you must try one from every decade:) I could watch Philadelphia story over and over

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  4. Stephanie FarisApril 9, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Is it bad to say she always seemed to brash for me? I admire her ambition and talent--I just felt like she was the type who could really kick someone's butt if they angered her!

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 5:20 PM

      oh boy you ain't kiddin-she was really angry at the director on Suddenly Last Summer for how he treated Montgomery Clift. When she asked him, at the end, if they were done with every shot and no more retakes or anything else needed of her. the director said nope all done-she spat in his face!

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  5. Kevyn KnoxApril 9, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    The Great Kate. She could comedy and drama, as flawlessly as anyone. And what a businesswoman and Hollywood powerhouse.

    See ya 'round the web. All Things Kevyn

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  6. Anabel MarshApril 9, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    The Lion in Winter is one of my favourite historical films. I like The Philadelphia Story too.

    Anabel at Anabel's Travel Blog

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  7. S. L. HennessyApril 9, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    Isn't she just stunning. She, Lauren Bacall (for whom I'm named after) and Grace Kelly are my heroes. Substance and class.

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 5:23 PM

      I feel like they all had class and something extra that seems to be missing today

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  8. C.D. Gallant-KingApril 9, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Oh man. I just discovered your blog from the A-to-Z website. Love, love, love your theme. Old-timey celebrities were so wonderful (and attractive!). I know they did the same stupid things and got into the same scandals as these days, but somehow they made it seem classier.

    Oh, and Katherine Hepburn was incredible.

    cdgallantking.ca

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 5:24 PM

      Thanks will check your blog too. They did some mighty amazingly dumb ass things too

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    She had an amazing career. And lived a long time!

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  10. stacybuckeyeApril 9, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    I used her for H too :)

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 10:30 PM

      I will have to find you in the list to look at yours:)

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  11. Su-sieee! MacApril 9, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Would've been something to watch Kate & Meryl in a film. I agree, Kate was one of a kind. I like how spirited she was throughout her whole life.

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    1. BirgitApril 9, 2014 at 10:31 PM

      She was spirited and loyal which I love. I am certain Meryl would have jumped at the chance to work with the great Kate

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  12. Vidya SuryApril 10, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    She's so gorgeous! I love all the stars you're bringing us in April! :)

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    1. BirgitApril 10, 2014 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks and yes she was striking and her cheekbones are famous:)

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  13. JosephAlsarrafApril 10, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    She lived a full life. Is she related to Audrey Hedburn, or is Audrey Headburn related to her. Or is that just a coincidence? : )

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    1. JosephAlsarrafApril 10, 2014 at 1:26 AM

      Oh sorry I just realized that her last name was Hepurn, not Hedburn, I think that's different right? : )

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    2. BirgitApril 10, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      Nope no relation at all. Audrey was born in Belgium so same last name but no relation

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  14. Sharon HimslApril 11, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I loved her in just about everything she did. African Queen was my favorite!
    Shells–Tales–Sails

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  15. Jayanthi GopalApril 12, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    I watched guess who is coming home for dinner n loved it. Will watch philadelphia story on your recommendation
    I am guessing m would be marilyn monroe and s would be meryl streep. Cant wait for next week.

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    1. BirgitApril 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      Sorry to both:) Let me know what you think of the Philadelphia Story

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  16. RajlakshmiApril 24, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    So many tragic deaths... Let me search for a movie of hers

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    1. BirgitApril 24, 2014 at 9:53 PM

      Oh she made some great movies especially with Spencer Tracy

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