Audrey Hepburn
Disney animators were inspired by European stars and Belle’s European facial features by those of British actresses Vivien Leigh and Audrey Hepburn. Several additional Hollywood actresses inspired Belle’s appearance, including Natalie Wood, Elizabeth Taylor, and Grace Kelly. But Audrey was used as a model primarily for her face’s round features. Not only was Hepburn used as one of the visual models for animators when creating Belle, but the iconic ball gown Belle wears in the waltz scene from the Oscar-nominated film is directly inspired by the royal gown which Audrey wore in Roman Holiday in the beginning of the film which was designed by the legendary Edith Head and even the smallest of details are uncanny.
Edwardian Lady?
I’m not sure whether this is a genuine Edwardian Lady or someone dressing the part but it’s a lovely picture.
I believe that she is Vanessa Parker, an actress taken in 1900.
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My wife, bless her tells me that I am rapidly becoming, or perhaps that should read have become a “Grumpy old fart”, so what better forum to spread my doom, gloom and paranoia than WordPress. I also have a love of old pictures, postcards and Edwardian Actresses, in particular Miss Gabrielle Ray which I hope to share at regular intervals. As my collection has grown I have set up another blog which contains only pictures of Miss Ray. Gabrielle Ray Thank you for viewing and comments are welcome.
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