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The young Katharine Hepburn
Featured Biography Katharine Hepburn

My greatest strength is…common sense. I’m really a standard brand—like Campbell’s tomato soup or Baker’s chocolate.

Katharine Hepburn

Born this day in 1907, American actress Katharine Hepburn brought a spirited individuality and depth of character to her roles that made her one of Hollywood’s most dynamic leading ladies and earned her four Academy Awards.

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