Ixelles, 1929. Between Saint-Boniface and place Stéphanie, a little girl is born. Nothing sets this Brussels address apart from others. And yet, this is where the story of one of the cinema’s greatest icons begins.  

She leaves Belgium at an early age. First for England, then for the Netherlands during the war. There, her childhood takes another turn. Hunger, fear, Occupation. But also, courage. 

At just 15 years old, Audrey takes part in secret performances to support the Resistance. She distributes underground newspapers and helps the wounded. A youth marked by quiet acts of resistance, far from the spotlights. 

After the war, she dreams of becoming a dancer. But years of malnutrition have left their mark. Her body can’t keep up. So she chooses a different path. The cinema is waiting for her.

Soon, the whole world discovers her. Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady… Audrey Hepburn becomes a star. A silhouette, a gaze. Timeless elegance. 

But behind the icon is still the young girl shaped by the war. In the 1980s, she joins UNICEF. She travels the world to help children. A way of giving back some of the hope she once received. 

Today, Brussels still remembers her. A bus stop on lines 13 and 88 bears her name. Just another stop, it seems. And yet... 

Next time you pass by, remember: behind this name lies more than an actress. It tells a story of courage, resilience and generosity.