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Are You An Audrey, Marilyn, Grace, Or Sophia?

Old Hollywood was packed with leading ladies, but only a handful have transcended time to become more than just stars—they’re icons and archetypes. You’ve probably admired one of them, but which one are you really?

By Carmen Schober4 min read
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Long before "iconic" was a common catchphrase, these were the women who defined what it meant to be iconic. Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Sophia Loren weren’t just Hollywood stars—they were archetypes, each representing a different kind of powerful femininity.