Celebs Who Have Paid Homage To Audrey Hepburn With Beauty & Fashion Looks
Not many Old Hollywood icons have managed to have quite the impact on fashion and beauty that Audrey Hepburn did. It has been more than three decades since the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" star passed away, yet her fashion, hair, and makeup choices live on, inspiring many to explore her signature look. Among them are also countless celebrities who have paid homage to the star.
From fellow Hollywood icons to pop stars to politicians, Hepburn's impact remains. Plenty have paid homage to the style icon by recreating her looks head-to-toe, while others have taken aspects from her fashion and beauty and incorporated them into their own style. Among them, side-swept short bangs, sleek updos, dresses paired with gloves, and lots of diamonds seem to be a popular Hepburn-inspired choice. Here are our favorite 10 celebrity looks showcasing that Hepburn's fashion and beauty are timeless.
Sabrina Carpenter's 2026 Met Gala look was a fun homage to Audrey Hepburn
While there were plenty of celebs who nailed the 2026 Met Gala theme and looked like walking art, Sabrina Carpenter's look will live rent-free in our minds for a while. For the theme "Fashion Is Art," Carpenter drew inspiration from Audrey Hepburn's 1954 classic "Sabrina." The "Espresso" singer wore a Dior dress made out of film strips, showcasing each scene on her garment. Additionally, she accessorized with head jewelry, an accessory that Hepburn herself donned many times.
Zoë Kravitz looked stunning at the 2022 Oscars with Audrey Hepburn's signature hairstyle
For the 2022 Academy Awards, Zoë Kravitz decided to look for hair inspiration in Old Hollywood, recreating one of Audrey Hepburn's signature hairstyles. The short, side-swept bangs paired with a simple, sleek updo were a look Hepburn regularly came back to, and Kravitz's take on it serves as a great reminder of just how timeless the hairstyle is. Of course, the stunning hair transformation of Zoë Kravitz showcases that there isn't much the "Fantastic Beasts" star can't pull off, but the vintage, Hepburn-inspired look suits her particularly well.
Ivanka Trump wore an Audrey Hepburn replica to the 2025 Liberty Ball
When Ivanka Trump showed up to the 2025 Liberty Ball, all eyes were instantly on her strapless white dress. The businesswoman wore a Givenchy design many might remember as a look that Audrey Hepburn wore in "Sabrina." While Hepburn paired the dress with white gloves, Trump opted for black ones, drawing attention to the black floral details of the dress. While the dress isn't entirely identical, there is no denying that the former advisor to the President found inspiration in this iconic Hepburn fashion moment.
For the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Ariana Grande drew inspiration from Audrey Hepburn's aesthetic
The stunning style transformation of Ariana Grande gave us plenty of fun fashion eras. In the mid-2020s, it became clear that the "Hate That I Made You Love Me" singer is leaning toward a vintage look. For the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Grande rocked a strapless dress reminiscent of some of the gowns Hepburn used to wear. To make the homage even more obvious, the musician and actor paired the butter-yellow garment with classic white gloves, a diamond choker, soft makeup, and an updo with short, side-swept bangs.
Lily Collins manifested her upcoming Audrey Hepburn role by mimicking her style
In 2026, news broke that Lily Collins will portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film on the actor's life. This doesn't come as a surprise; Collins has channeled Hepburn's fashion and beauty for years. In fact, at the Los Angeles, California, premiere of her 2011 film "Abduction," Collins rocked the classic Hepburn hairstyle, foreshadowing that eventually she would land the role of the iconic Hollywood diva. "It's with almost 10 years of development and a lifetime of admiration and adoration for Audrey that I'm finally able to share this," Collins wrote on Instagram alongside the casting announcement.
Olivia Rodrigo stunned with Audrey Hepburn-inspired beauty at the 2023 Met Gala
When Olivia Rodrigo set foot on the red carpet of the 2023 Met Gala, we couldn't help but instantly think of Audrey Hepburn. For the event's theme, "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," Rodrigo opted to honor the late designer with her fashion choice while pairing it with Hepburn's signature beauty. The "Drop Dead" singer wore a sleek bun paired with a micro fringe styled to the side, recreating Hepburn's signature look. Winged eyeliner and bold earrings completed the look, creating an homage to Old Hollywood.
Anne Hathaway looked so much like Audrey Hepburn at the 2013 Oscars
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has always been known for her elegant and chic fashion choices. In 2013, the actor leaned into an Audrey Hepburn-inspired look. For the Oscars, the "Les Misérables" star wore a pale pink column dress by Prada, a choice that reminded us of the gown that Audrey Hepburn wore to the 1965 Academy Awards. Paired with Hathaway's diamond choker and short hair, the look was undeniably a nod to the late Hollywood star.
Hailee Steinfeld's look at the 2024 Golden Globes reminded us of Breakfast at Tiffany's
When Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet of the 2024 Golden Globes, we all instantly thought of Audrey Hepburn's most iconic look — the black gown, gloves, and updo from her 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's." While Steinfeld's look wasn't an exact replica but rather inspired by the look, we have to admit that the "Sinners" star looked absolutely fabulous. Steinfeld opted for a pink Prada gown instead of Hepburn's classic black one. She also left out the tiara, but other than that, the homage is spot on.
Kate Middleton's 2024 Trooping the Colour outfit resembled Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady
Over the years, Kate Middleton has given us quite a few best and worst Trooping the Colour outfits. Her 2024 black-and-white attire certainly belongs to the former. For the British Sovereign's birthday, the Princess of Wales opted for a Jenny Packham dress, which she accessorized with a Philip Treacy hat. The look certainly reminded us of one of the outfits that Audrey Hepburn wore in the 1964 film "My Fair Lady."
The yellow diamond necklace Lady Gaga wore to the 2019 Oscars was also worn by Audrey Hepburn
Lady Gaga's 2019 Academy Awards look is yet another celebrity nod to Audrey Hepburn. The singer-turned-actor wore a black gown by Brandon Maxwell, which she accessorized with a Tiffany necklace. This particular piece was actually worn by Audrey Hepburn in the promo posters for "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Gaga finished the look off with black gloves and a swooped updo, making the Hepburn homage perfect.