Why and How did Audrey get such a cute Deer?

Her choice in an animal companion proves unusual and strange for a multitude of people, fans, and Hollywood historians alike. But what are the details behind the Audrey Hepburn deer? How did she acquire it? What was their relationship like? Discover the details behind one of the most ageless icons in American history and one of her more subtle differences that separated her from most of our idols.

During 1959, Hepburn was on the set of Green Mansions for filming. An animal trainer had a baby deer, or fawn, present as one of the animals to be used during the scenes. Since Hepburn would likely be interacting with the animal a great deal, the trainer requested that she take him home with her as a means of creating a trusting relationship.

Audrey Bonds with Pippen the Deer

This would provide a believable relationship on screen, as well as provide the animal loving actress some quality time with a furry friend offset. What better way to wind down after a day of filming and shooting than with a cute animal? Most of you would likely agree, as did Hepburn. The fawn’s name was Pippin, and was very clear to onlookers that, from day one, he and Hepburn had a special bond. Nicknamed Ip,’ Pippin proved to be a very special companion for the Hollywood starlet.

Of course, Hepburn took him home for bonding. She enjoyed his company so much, that she allowed him to sleep comfortably in her custom made bathtub. Sometimes, the inseparable pair would even sleep together, with reports of them cuddling up to each other for affection and warmth. Multiple photographs display Hepburn and her companion, with the actress smiling as though nothing could bring her happiness back, and the deer appearing perfectly content and comfortable to be in her company.

Even newsreels took part in their story, with headlines calling Pippin her co-star.’ Headlines proclaimed Co Star Wins Heart of Actress Audrey Hepburn.’ Some photos even depicted the two having fun with other people together, with one picture showing Audrey with a beer bottle in her hand, pretending to give the little deer a taste. Of course, she was only pretending, and provided only the best possible care for Pippin.

Mr Famous Jealous of the new kid on the block: Pippen?

Unfortunately, as with any circumstance, a little negativity did seep into Hepburn’s relationship with her favorite snuggle buddy. Her yorkshire terrier, Mr. Famous, had some jealousy issues regarding her relationship with the deer. As a European deer, Pippin would eventually grow up to his full size of up to four feet. Despite his size, his attachment to Hepburn made him one of the guests of honor at a number of different events, including parties.

Audrey, the Deer, and the Grocery Store

Sometimes, Hepburn even went to the grocery store with Pippin at her side. One of the photographers that documented some of Hepburn’s private life and time spent on set managed to capture some of these surprising but heartwarming moments. He said of their relationship, “It was truly amazing to see Audrey with that fawn.” Some people even believe that the deer may have thought Hepburn was its mother. Others state that perhaps Hepburn’s natural state of calm drew its affections.

While Audrey enjoyed the company of a number of other animals, including Mr. Famous, Yorkshire terrier Asam of Asam, and a cocker spaniel that went by Cokey, one of the most interesting talking points of her private life proved to Pippin. Hepburn would probably agree that he was one of her favorite companions, co-stars, and backstage buddies. However, not much else is known about the relationship between Pippin and Hepburn.

While some photos exist of the two performing everything from mundane tasks of grocery shopping or walking down the street together, no research really turns up what became of the deer. Did it continue to live with Hepburn once it grew to its full size? Was she able to continue providing a loving, affectionate, and attentive life for the fawn? The only photos available include those from when the deer was very small, and some from when it grew a little bigger – knee height to be exact. Yet, no images show Audrey and her full grown deer.

What happened to the Audrey Hepburn Deer?

There is some speculation about what happened to the deer, but no hard facts. Some say Hepburn had to give the deer back to the trainer after the movie was completed. Others suggest that perhaps she no longer had much time for the deer. It is not uncommon for people to acquire pets that they are not prepared to provide sufficient time for. This can become even more likely when the situation involves an exotic pet – such as a deer. Once fully grown, deer require a paddock or fenced area in which they may graze and move about freely.

It can be very difficult to keep a deer fenced in properly, as they are prone to leaping overgreat heights. Not to mention, deer are very difficult to train, even when they are raised from being a fawn. While deer, especially female ones, can often be kept as pets, they require special care and handling. Did Hepburn realize that she was not capable of providing this? Or perhaps, since it is often speculated that Pippin was male, the deer grew horns and tended toward its instinctive aggression.

We can only imagine the difficulty of handling a creature nearly as large as a person with sharp antlers that can prove to perform as weapons. The fate of Pippin is a mystery shrouded in speculation, and no one is really sure what became of him. However, the photographer, maid, and many other witnesses agree that Hepburn and Pippin enjoyed a pleasant, refreshing relationship, while complimenting each others’ personalities.

Pippen the Deer in motion on Green Mansions!

References

• Ip (Pippin) and Audrey Hepburn
• Audrey Hepburn and Her Fawn
• Audrey Hepburn Had a Pet Deer Named Pippin
• Audrey Hepburn and Her Pet Deer Pippin: 1958

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Audrey Hepburn is remembered by the world over for her beauty, elegance and damn-near mastery of the fine art of class. She was a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador before it was popular, a true humanitarian and one of the greatest actresses of all time. Also, she looked like this.

Audrey Hepburn World War 2 Badass:

Hepburn worked for the Dutch Resistance by transporting secret messages in her ballet slippers.

While a ballerina in Nazi-occupied Europe young Ms. Audrey Kathleen Ruston was actually an agent for the Dutch Resistance and she performed in a series of secret ballets called “black performances”to raise money for the rebels and their underground war against Hitler.

His only weakness was ballet. And maybe Russia helped a bit.

In one instance, she was actually rounded up by the Germans and forced into a truck, but narrowly escaped when the Nazis pulled over. Another time, she volunteered to rendezvous with a British paratrooper hiding in the forests of Arnhem. Her cover: Go on a stroll through the woods “innocently picking wildflowers,” which she used to successfully bribe a German soldier with who later questioned her.

That’s right, young Audrey Hepburn outfoxed the freaking Wehrmacht … through cuteness.

Could you say “no” to those eyes?

 Article from: www.cracked.com.

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She was deathly afraid of water

In the below shot for the movie “Two for the Road” with Albert Finney, Audrey had to be thrown into the pool. Audrey was extremely scared of drowning – so outside of the shot, part of the film crew was in the pool ready to grab Audrey for her comfort if something were to happen. This was the only way she would do the scene!  When you watch the scene, the fear that you see on her face is 100% genuine!

She was an introvert

Unlike most celebrities, Audrey did not crave the spotlight or being surrounded by groups of fans and entourages. She even labeled herself in introvert. She was once quoted saying, “I have to be alone very often. I’d be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That’s how I refuel.”

She’s in the EGOT club

Hepburn is one of only 12 people in the world who have won 4 major awards, being: an Emmy ( host of Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn), a Grammy (spoken word album Audrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales), an Oscar (best actress for Roman Holiday) and a Tony (best actress in Ondine).

Her favorite color was cyan

Audrey Hepburn favorite color was thought by some to be White (which is really not a color anyways) but according to her son Luca Dotti in a Vanity Fair article, her favorite color is actually cyan.

Trained аs а dental assistant bеfоrе making іt аs аn actress

Audrey was training as a dental assistant right before she was found by a talent scout who wanted her on the broadway play “Gigi” which was her big break.

Survived Nazi Invasion & Occupation of her town

The Nazi’s over took Audrey’s town and thousands had died as a result including some of Audrey’s relatives.  Whoever was suspected of being a part of the resistance, they were rounded up and killed.  Most people starved to death because they could not freely move about.  In one instance, she was suspect and rounded up by truck.  She barely escaped when the Nazis pulled over to the side of the road.

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She was an agent of the Dutch Resistance

Audrey worked for the Dutch resistance and would carry secret messages in her ballet slippers.  She would be killed if she was ever caught.  In one instance, she was suspect and rounded up by truck.  She barely escaped when the Nazis pulled over to the side of the road.  As an agent for the Dutch Resistance, she performed in a series of secret ballets to help raise money for the rebels – after the shows, no one would applaud because their cheers would alarm the German Soldiers.  These performances would be called “black performances” to raise money for the rebels and their underground war against Hitler.  This is one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn Facts!  More info on the Dutch Resistance and how she was in the “military”.

She was a Volunteer Nurse in WWII as a child

16-year-old Audrey Hepburn was a volunteer nurse during World War II in a Dutch hospital. During the battle of Arnhem, Hepburn’s hospital received many wounded Allied soldiers. One of the wounded soldiers Audrey helped nurse back to health was a young British paratrooper.  Little did she know, the young man would be a future director – named Terence Young and within 20 years would later direct Hepburn in Wait Until Dark.

She Ate Tulip Bulbs – Almost Starving to Death

During World War II, Audrey’s town had been taken over by German soldiers.  People were not allowed to freely come and go.  Food was very scarce, in fact just to survive, Audrey and her family would grind tulip bulbs to eat and attempt to bake grass into bread.  This lead to her being extremely malnourished and would lead to complications in her life down the road.  Undernourishment, acute anemia, аnd respiratory problems durіng thе war, whісh contributed tо hеr lifelong waif-like figure.

Suffered 5 miscarriages

Audrey was determined that she was going to have kids. Miscarriage after miscarriage she kept trying.  Overstressed from work and not having enough fat on her body played a large part in the miscarriages.  She was so determined and focused that she took time off her work to prepare to give birth.  She eventually hаd twо sons, Sean Hepburn Ferrer аnd Luca Dotti.  More info on Audrey Hepburn miscarriages.

French designer Givenchy was her personal stylist and were long lifetime friends

Givenchy and Audrey met each other when Audrey was looking for dresses for her upcoming movie Sabrina.  Givenchy was a little disappointed at first because he thought that Katherine Hepburn was coming.  Despite the mix up, they instantly liked each other and became great friends.  Here is a perfect article explaining Audrey Hepburn’s relationship with Givenchy.  And also another great article on the Audrey / Givenchy friendship by the WSJ.

She was 1 out of 2 people to wear the Breakfast at Tiffany’s Necklace

From Tiffany’s website, “Only two women have ever worn the Tiffany Diamond. Mrs. Mary Whitehouse wore a lavish necklace set with the diamond for the 1957 Tiffany Ball in Newport, Rhode Island; and Audrey Hepburn® wore a Jean Schlumberger necklace of diamond ribbons surrounding the diamond in publicity photographs for the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Schlumberger also designed the now famous Bird on a Rock setting in which the diamond was mounted for the 1995 Schlumberger retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.”

She had her own EXCLUSIVE Perfume

Hubert de Givenchy created a one of a kind perfume exclusively for her, named L’Interdit which means “forbidden”. This perfume has a delicate, floral, powdery aroma. It contains notes of rose, jasmine, violet and, at the heart, a blend of woods and grasses. Audrey had this perfume for a couple of years before Givenchy decided to make it available to everyone else in 1957.  Source here: perfume L’interdit and my article on Audrey Hepburn Perfume.

She Loved Ballet

Audrey aspired of becoming a prima ballerina. She trained at the early age of 5 for many years to fulfill this desire.  She studied Ballet in London under Madame Rambert.  Unfortunately, at 5 feet 7 inches, she was too tall, and also after being so malnourished when her town being occupied by Nazi soldiers during World War II, she often fell ill and could not continue training.  She is quoted saying, “…there is probably nothing in the world as determined as a child with a dream and I wanted to dance more than I feared the Germans.” Look at our article about Audrey’s ballet aspirations.

She never thought that she was Beautiful

According to an interview by Vanity Fair. Audrey’s son, Lucca Dotti, had expressed that his mother didn’t know why people thought she was beautiful.  Lucca says,  “She thought she had a big nose and big feet, and she was too skinny and not enough breast. She would look in the mirror and say, ‘I don’t understand why people see me as beautiful.’ ”  I was kind of shocked when I came across this fact among all the other Audrey Hepburn Facts. It makes me love her even more!

Audrey Hepburn had BIG feet

For one of Hollywood’s great beauties, Audrey was rather critical of her looks. “I’d like to be not so flat-chested,” Hepburn once said about her looks. “I’d like not to have such angular shoulders, such big feet, such a big nose.” Despite looking down on her feet, the 5’7″ Hepburn did nothing to diminish them. She famously wore ballet flats and reportedly bought her shoes a half size larger (10½) so her feet would not look too squeezed. Source:  www.elle.com.  Were her feet like big foots? No, lol, but they were larger than the average female foot size of 8.  More on her measurements and shoe size.

She always preferred wearing flats over heels

She was a ballet dancer, so naturally, ballet flats are what she was most comfortable in. Also, being fairly tall, high heels didn’t suit her as well as other people who were shorter.

She had a pet deer

Audrey was known as an animal lover. She had a pet named Mr. Famous but her most unusual pet was a Fawn which she named Pippin. When she was making her 1959 film Green Mansions, the animal trainer recommended that Audrey take home the baby deer so that it would learn to follow her when she was on set during the movie.  Audrey fell in love with the deer so much that she decided to keep him. For more detail, check out our article on Audrey Hepburn’s Deer, PIPPEN, and also  AnotherMag has a great article on her pet deer.

Audrey Hepburn is NOT her real name

Born Audrey Kathleen Ruston оn Мау 4, 1929 іn Ixelles, Belgium. Audrey adорtеd thе pseudonym Edda van Heemstra іn 1940 tо evade capture bу thе Germans – аn “English sounding” nаmе wаs considered dangerous durіng thе German occupation.

A breed of Tulip, Daylily, and Rose were named аftеr hеr.

She had 3 flowers named after her.  I don’t know many other people that can say this! More Info here on the Audrey Hepburn flowers.

Felt shе wаs miscast аs Holly Golightly іn Breakfast аt Tiffany’s.

Marilyn Monroe was originally intended to play the lead in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” instead of Audrey. Although it was one of Hepburn’s most popular films, the author, Truman Capote, was disappointed that they didn’t hire Marilyn.

She smoked three packs а day

Audrey was an avid smoker. I might as well change the fact headline to “Audrey was a Chimney”.  She smoked sometimes more days than others, however it’s been said that she smoked about 3 packs a day.  More information on Audrey Hepburn Smoking.

She LOVED tо garden

She loved to garden in her spare time. She’s famously quoted saying “To grow a garden is to believe in tomorrow”.  She loved gardens so much that in her last years, she gladly agreed to host the PBS Television series Gardens of the World.

She was Outraged when she found out her vocals were replaced in Му Fair Lady.

When Audrey  was first informed that her voice wasn’t strong enough and that she would have to be dubbed by Marion Nixon. she was so furious that she stormed out of the set. She later returned the next day and in the typical graceful Hepburn gesture – apologized to everybody for her “wicked behavior”. More info here on my fair lady trivia.

Sang Happy Birthday to JFK

I know what you’re thinking “ Wait a second, Audrey didn’t sing happy birthday to JFK, Marilyn did!” Much to your surprise, you sadly mistaken! Marilyn Monroe sang happy birthday to JFK in 1962, while Audrey sang happy birthday to JFK in 1963 the year later.  Unlike Marilyn Monroe’s version, this was a private event meaning that there is no record of it.

Highly involved with UNICEF

Audrey, being generous, had donated аll thе salaries shе earned fоr hеr final movies tо UNICEF. She hаd contributed tо UNICEF sіnсе 1954. Wаs appointed Goodwill Ambassador оf UNICEF іn 1988. Read more about her great legacy at UNICEF.  UNICEF was the foundation that actually helped thousands like Audrey during WWII, she is quoted saying ” I can testify to what UNICEF means to children, because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II, I have a long-lasting gratitude and trust for what UNICEF does.”

She Didn’t think of herself as an style icon

She once said, “I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people’s minds is not in my mind. I just do my thing.” She also considered her style to be quite accessible. “My appearance is accessible to everyone. With hair tied in a bun, big sunglasses and black dress, every woman can look like me,” she said.

She was a Style Icon – LBD, Pixie Cuts, & Big Sunglasses… Oh my

Mrs. Hepburn set a lot of style trends or at least concreted the trends.  Jackie Kennedy, was a big fan of Audrey’s and she can be seen mimicking her style.  Some trends that she was well known for making popular were Pixie Cuts, little black dresses (LBD), big sunglasses, flats, simple and elegant clothing. More info on Audrey Hepburn’s Style.

A Street was named after her

In 1959, Doorn Holland, a street was dedicated and named after her!  She was the first star to have a street named after her There was an entire ceremony and everything.  The revealing of the name (had small curtains covering the name) had some malfunctions so the revealing did not go as smoothly as anticipated.  Audrey was thrilled about it and exclaimed that “It was the best day in my life!”

Her favorite jewelry is NOT Diamonds, it’s…

Pearls.  So, guess what Audrey Hepburn necklace was made out of? Pearls! Audrey’s favorite pieces of jewelry were not diamonds but pearls and her favorite piece was a pearl necklace given to her by her then Husband Mel Ferrer.

She Costarred with 5 men who were old enough to be her father

The majority of Audrey’s leading costar opposites were 20 to 30 years older than she was. Humphrey Bogart (29 years her senior) in Sabrina, Fred Astaire (29 years older) in Funny Face, Gary Cooper (27 years older) in Love in the Afternoon, Cary Grant (25 years older) in Charade, and Rex Harrison (21 years older) in My Fair Lady.  The Telegraph has more detail on her old costars.

She hated wearing watches

She has been stated saying that she strongly dislikes the initial cold of the metal when touching her skin and the heaviness of the watch.

Wаs fluent in 5 Langauges

Audrey was fluent іn English, Dutch, Spanish, French, аnd Italian.

Thanks to a commenter, Charlotte G, she didn’t speak Dutch but rather Flemish & Walloon which are variations of Dutch & French, respectively.  Thanks again Charlotte!

Won an Academy Award on her first major film – “Roman Holiday”

Her very first major film was “Roman Holiday” with Gregory Peck in 1954.  She was nominated for an Academy Award and won.

Disney Princess Aurora was Modeled after Audrey Hepburn

The original character design of Aurora was done by Tom Oreb, who modeled the princess after the elegant, slender features of Audrey. More info on the Audrey Hepburn Disney resemblance.

She Weighed 110 lbs

Audrey Hepburn’s weight was 110 lbs which she did not exceed over unless she was pregnant. Right after World War 2, she weighed a measly 88 lbs at age 16. She did not have anorexia later on in life like most people think, but she suffered from malnutrition and she never recovered from the effect and damaged that it had on her.

She painstakingly separated her eyelashes with a PIN.

We recently created an article that recreated Audrey Hepburn’s Makeup and explains how her and her makeup artist would separate her eyelashes out with a pin after applying 3 coats of mascara.

Alberto de Rossi was her favorite makeup artist

Alberto de Rossi is partly responsible for her signature look including her doe eyes.   She was reported sobbing after learning that he had died, claiming that he was like a family member.  Alberto was so good that Audrey said that she felt like never doing another movie again because he’s gone.

Broke her back by being thrown from a horse

She was filming the Unforgiven where she was shooting a riding scene. She is terrified of horses and never rode another one again.

I guess the horse didn’t like her! :/

Her Parents were Nazi Sympathizers in the beginning of WWII

Her parents were Nazi sympathizers in the beginning of WWII.

Before she was famous, she was engaged to James Hanson

She unfortunately or fortunately (depending how you look at it) had to call off the engagement between her fiance James Hanson.  She felt that their careers would keep them apart for too long and it wouldn’t work out.

She was madly in love with William Holden & had an affair

She met Bill while casting the movie Sabrina. They developed an off scene connection. Audrey was deeply in love with this man.  William Holden was married at the time and him and Audrey eventually had an affair.  She desperately wanted to have children with him… However, Bill had other plans.  You see, he didn’t want kids.  Without her knowing, he had a vasectomy and later told Audrey about it.  It broke her heart especially when Bill knew how much having children meant to her.

Source: Biography.com

She DATED JFK

Audrey dated John F Kennedy when he was a senator. JFK was quoted saying that his favorite film was Roman Holiday.  It makes you wonder how long JFK had been crushing on Audrey?

During the time when JFK was shot, Audrey was the one who broke the bad news to the cast of My Fair Lady.  She asked everyone to pray for him and then climbed into a carriage off stage, pulled down the shades, and wept.

Source: www.whosdatedwho.com

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