Hepburn stars in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Audrey Hepburn portrayed Holly Golightly in Blake Edwards's film Breakfast at Tiffany's, which is loosely based on Truman Capote's novella. The film adaptation faced criticism from Capote, who disapproved of several changes made to the story to make it more palatable for a mainstream audience. He expressed a preference for Marilyn Monroe to play the lead role, although he acknowledged Hepburn's performance as commendable. Holly Golightly has become one of the most recognizable characters in American cinema, marking a defining moment in Hepburn's career. The film's opening scene features Hepburn in a black dress that has since been regarded as an iconic representation of 20th-century fashion, often referred to as the most famous 'little black dress' in history. Hepburn described the role as 'the jazziest of my career,' highlighting the contrast between her on-screen persona and her real-life introverted nature. She found the portrayal of the extroverted character to be particularly challenging, stating it was the hardest role she ever undertook. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, further solidifying her status as a leading actress in Hollywood.