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21 Tragic Facts How Audrey Hepburn Went From Secret Resistance Messenger to Hollywood Golden Girl

By Andrew Alpin, 23 April 2018

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6Her Uncle Was Shot In Front Of Her

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Her Uncle Otto was executed in front of her eyes for being suspected of helping resistance groups. 

Her Uncle Was Shot In Front Of Her

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7Her Family Property And Jewelry Were Seized

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Hepburn’s home was totally seized by the Nazis including the money, valuable items and jewellery. Their bank accounts were also sealed. This left the family with nothing. 

Hepburn’s home

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8Her Mother Vowed To Raise Money For Resistance

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Hepburn’s mother started involving herself with the resistance offering to raise money for them in various ways. 

Hepburn’s mother

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9Audrey Performed Ballet to Raise Money for the Resistance

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She performed ballet and dances behind closed doors where people could not even clap at her performance for fear of being detected. 

Audrey Performed Ballet to Raise Money

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10She Became Messenger for Resistance

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School children were never suspected of being carriers of the resistance and so Audrey became a messenger girl for the resistance. 

Audrey became a messenger

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