Audrey Hepburn fans have different opinions Lily Collins she is cast as an iconic actress in an upcoming movie about the creation of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
“It’s been almost 10 years of development and a lifetime of admiration and admiration for Audrey that I’m finally able to share this,” Collins, 36, wrote via Instagram on Monday, February 23. Deadline article about his acting. “Honored and happy doesn’t begin to describe how I feel.”
Collins’ friends celebrated the news in the comments section, with many noting that Collins was perfect for the role because of her resemblance to Hepburn, who died in 1993 at the age of 63.
“I SWEAR TO GOD I’VE BEEN SAYING THIS SINCE WE MEET!!! YESSSS!!!!!!🙌🙌🙌,” Modern Family actor Sarah Hyland you made a comment.
Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale he added, “I was born for this 👏 I’m happy for you.”
Collins’ Emily in Paris the costar Ashley Park she wrote, “ESSSSSSS OFFICIALLLL BABYYYYY😍.”
In X, many Hepburn fans debated whether Collins was right for the role.
“Can Lily Collins really match Audrey Hepburn’s timeless beauty Breakfast at Tiffany’s? 👀,” one person wrote.
Another user added, “Lily Collins is one of the few people who can pull this off without it feeling like cosplay. she has the same effortless eloquence that made Hepburn iconic in the first place. the resemblance is hardly surprising.”
A third fan argued, “Really? They couldn’t find someone more worthy than him? This is sad.”
Many casting critics hoped so Ariana Grande will portray Hepburn. (Grande, 32, has cited Hepburn as one of her fashion influences.)
In January 2025, the They are not bad The actress has addressed rumors that she is set to play Hepburn in an upcoming biopic.
“Oh my god, why is everyone asking me this? Grande said Reach out to Hollywood at that time.
In a separate interview no Entertainment TonightGrande added that she might play Hepburn, “That would have to be done really well and in a great way … I don’t know.”
Back in 2024, Collins’ father-in-law, Malcolm McDowellcompared to Emily in Paris star to Hepburn.
Could Wicked star Ariana Grande replace Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming biopic? If you ask the actor himself, the answer is probably no. Grande was asked this question while speaking to Access Hollywood at the annual National Board of Review show on Tuesday, January 7. “Oh my God, why is everyone asking […]
“Lily is an absolute star,” he said People at that time. “I love her work. I think she’s one of the best young actresses in the world. I love watching her – she does that Audrey Hepburn kind of thing, which is kind of inexplicable, but it’s there.”
Hepburn rose to fame in romantic comedies in 1953 Roman Holiday. He went on to star in several popular films, including Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957) The story of Nun (1959), Charade (1963) and My Fair Lady (1964).
In 1961, Hepburn starred in a romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany’sfollows socialite Holly Golightly as she meets a struggling writer who moves into her apartment. Hepburn was nominated for Best Actress at that year’s Academy Awards for her role in the film.
Today, Hepburn is known as a film and fashion icon.
