Audrey Hepburn is a true icon known not only for her elegant beauty but also her great acting ability. In 1990, People magazine named Audrey as one of the most beautiful 50 people and in 1995 she was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history. Audrey Hepburn was presented with the Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards four times, in 1955, 1960, 1966, and 1975. This is more than any other actress. Hepburn is most remembered for her role as Holly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Eliza in My Fair Lady. She had a beauty and talent that was remarkable and giving heart that was just as amazing. Audrey became a special ambassador to the United Nations so she would be able to help children in Latin America and Asia. Audrey Hepburn truly was a role model for younger models, actress and people in general who wanted to make a difference in the world. Her role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s was my personal favorite. She was a real down to earth person who didn’t let her fame go to her head. She grew up poor and always remembered her roots. In my opinion, this makes her an icon.
James Brown is another icon in American history. Brown had several nicknames that he
earned in his career such as “The Godfather of Soul”, “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother Number One”. He had a rare talent as an R&B singer and songwriter and his music set the foundation for pop and rap musicians of today. Brown was a community leader who used his music to help encourage children. James Brown was a positive contributor to society and paved the way for other musicians, for this reason I believe he is an icon.
Yet another icon of today is Ronald McDonald.
The red haired clown first made his appearance 1963 as the mascot for the world wide chain of McDonald’s fast food restaurants. Ronald McDonald and his friends live in a fun fantasy world where French fries grow on bushes and hamburgers talk. Originally geared toward children, people now cannot think of McDonald’s without thinking of Ronald McDonald. I remember as I child meeting Ronald McDonald at a restaurant. There was a swarm of kids gathered around him waiting to shake his hand or hug him. Looking back at that experience I find it funny that a man dressed up in a clown costume could bring so much joy and excitement to children. I also think it’s kind of funny that I now work for the McDonald’s Corporation!
References:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000030/bio
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/12/25/obit.brown/index.html
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