She might not have taken home the Best Supporting Actress statue, but the 14-year-old has been the big winner on the red carpet all season looking charming, relaxed and, bless her, age-appropriate. She worked with Marchesa on the design for her first Academy Awards dress and you have to think they took a bit of inspiration from fashion history while putting her own twist on it.
Here's Audrey Hepburn in 1953 at age 24 - similar boatneck, sheer overlay and silhouette. You can't tell from this picture but like Hailee's the skirt hits mid-calf.
Of course the best inspiration Hailee took from Audrey is her poise and joyfulness. Here's hoping she continues down that path. The world needs more Hepburn girls.
For a bit of an insight into Oscar ceremonies past, check out this 1953 footage of Audrey accepting the Oscar. It's great to see Donald O'Connor presenting with a quick and somewhat quirky cut to Gary Cooper in Mexico.
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