Katherine's trivia:
Graduated from Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1928, with a degree in history and philosophy.
Ranked #1 woman in the AFI's "50 Greatest Movie Legends." [June 1999]
Walked around the studio in her underwear in the early 1930s when the costume department stole her slacks from her dressing room. She refused to put anything else on until they were returned.
She was nearly decapitated by an aeroplane propeller when she was rushing about an airport, avoiding the press.
Had a relationship with Spencer Tracy from 1943 until his death in 1967.
Does not suffer from Parkinson's disease. She set the record straight in the 1993 TV documentary Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (1993) (TV), which she narrated herself. Quote: "Now to squash a rumor. No, I don't have Parkinson's. I inherited my shaking head from my grandfather Hepburn. I discovered that whisky helps stop the shaking. Problem is, if you're not careful, it stops the rest of you too. My head just shakes, but I promise you, it ain't gonna fall off!"
Was a direct descendant of Britain's King John through one of his illegitimate children.
However, Hepburn still reigns as the only 4-time Oscar recipient for acting.
She was one of the few great stars in Hollywood who made no attempt to sugarcoat her true personality for anyone, a personality that was by all accounts feisty and some would say nasty. She was infamous for letting those whom she disliked know it.
Was a natural red head.
One of Hollywood's early tall leading ladies, standing over 5' 7" in an era when most actresses were only a little over 5' 0".
Holds the Guiness World Record as the only movie star to win four Academy Awards, all for her leading roles in Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981).
Did all her own stunts because the stunt woman never stood up straight enough.
Is known for being an avid golfer, tennis player, and swimmer. She is also known for taking cold showers.
Suffered from pyrophobia (fear of fire). Her first name is often misspelled as Katherine, it is actually spelled Katharine with a second A. She was known for correcting those who spelled it wrong.
Pictured on a 44ยข USA commemorative postage stamp in the Legends of Hollywood series, issued 12 May 2010.
Life is hard. After all, it kills you.
Katherine Hepburn
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