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Barbara Leaming’s definitive biography of Katharine Hepburn offers a richly documented portrait of the legendary actress. Grounded in previously unseen documents, it traces Hepburn’s tumultuous family background, her pioneering career in Hollywood, and the complex, devoted relationship she shared with fellow actor Spencer Tracy. The book also examines the influence of three generations of fearless women within the Hepburn family, highlighting their political activism and indomitable spirit.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Barbara Leaming
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