‘Cooked, baked, ate what she liked’: Audrey Hepburn’s diet revealed. How Breakfast at Tiffany’s star maintained her slim figure with daily walks and portion control

Audrey Hepburn was one of the most iconic Hollywood stars. From playing the legendary role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to essaying the character of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Hepburn’s movies captivated global audiences, earning her an Academy Award for her breakthrough performance in Roman Holiday (1953). But another aspect that caught attention was Hepburn’s slender frame, which was the result of home-cooked meals, occasional indulgence, and rigorous morning walks. The fact was recently revealed by Hepburn’s eldest son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer.

Audrey Hepburn’s breakfast

Back in April, Sean released a biography of her mother. It featured anecdotes about Audrey Hepburn’s personal life, childhood days, her life after fame, as well as her diet and fitness secrets. Sean disclosed that Audrey cooked and ate what she liked, prioritising portion control over restrictive diets.

In the biography titled Intimate Audrey: An Authorized Biography, Sean shared that her mother would start her day with a boiled egg and jam-toast, as per a report by Hello Magazine. For lunch, she would have either soup or salad. Followed by a scoop of vanilla ice cream with maple syrup.

Audrey Hepburn’s dinner and fitness revealed

For dinner, Audrey Hepburn would enjoy a plate of pasta pomodoro with a side of salad. Sean noted that her mother had a sweet tooth, especially chocolate cakes. Dark chocolates were her cure for the blues, revealed Sean. She even developed a flourless dessert recipe to control her carb intake.

As for fitness, Audrey Hepburn laid emphasis on morning walks at a ‘punishing pace’, shared Sean, recalling that her mother would take a walk nright after breakfast, every single day, without fail. Audrey would walk so fast that others were left trailing behind.

Key takeaway from Audrey Hepburn’s diet and fitness

Earlier, Sean told Hello Magazine that his mother disapproved of fad diets and embraced ageing. ‘She honoured the history of every line on her face,’ shared Sean. He continued that Audrey Hepburn wasn’t a fan of mashed potatoes, turkey and gravy. Instead, her food palette comprised bright greens, reds and oranges.