The first full length academic study of Hepburn's star persona and films
featuring reseach into the experience of British women who have admired
her in the 1950s, 1960s and the 1990s. Examines the historical
specificity of discourses of feminity circulating around Hepburn and her
female fans, suggesting that the flexibility of Hepburn's image has
contributed to her enduring appeal. Makes a significant contribution to
the growing field of star studies. Argues that class and gender are
siginifcant factors in the relatonship between stars and audiences.