In a world where many young women look up to those celebrities like the Kardashians, I think we, as young women, need to look up to more people who inspire us to be better versions of ourselves, instead of others who don't inspire us to be the best people we can be. In my personal opinion, Audrey Hepburn is one of those celebrities that I believe young women should aspire to be like.

1. She used her celebrity for good

During her life, Audrey Hepburn supported many causes and charities. She donated to charities such as UNICEF, and her own charity, created in 1994, the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. The causes that she supported were abuse, children, education, health, human rights, poverty, and slavery and human trafficking. When she was asked about her work for Children's Charities she said, “I speak for those children who cannot speak for themselves, children who have absolutely nothing but their courage and their smiles, their wits and their dreams.”

2. She was humble

Audrey Hepburn grew up in Brussels, Belgium. Although Audrey grew up in Belgium, she had British citizenship, so she went to school in England. When World War II started, her father decided to move to her and her family in the Netherlands. He thought it would be safer. But unfortunately, the Nazi's ended up occupying Holland. She ended up enduring many hardships while living there. But after the war, she ended up taking ballet lessons in Amsterdam and London. Eventually, she became a model, and then an actress.

3. She was "classy"

Audrey Hepburn was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. Yet, she did not need to dress provocatively to be labeled a beautiful woman. She used her natural beauty. One of Audrey Hepburn quotes reveals how she feels about "sex appeal." “There is more to sex appeal than just measurements. I don’t need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey just as much sex appeal, picking apples off a tree or standing in the rain.” She is saying that true "sex appeal" comes from a woman being confident with who she is.

Audrey Hepburn is a remarkable woman who did amazing things beyond her acting career. She was a woman who faced many hardships and obstacles, but still was able to be true to herself and who she was. I think a lot of women could use her philosophy of being true to themselves, and who they are. Audrey was also an optimistic person in the face of her hardships. She believed that you can find happiness in the smallest of things. I think we as women could look up to someone with so much grace, charisma, and optimism as Audrey.