Celebrities- Then and Now
This humorous article from fellow blogger, Allison Shapiro of Modestly Yours, points out some utterly absurd behavior by celebrity Penelope Cruz. This lead to further thought very much in line with Wendy Shalit’s book, and the growing backlash against fourth wave feminism.
Why are the celebrities of today so much different from those of yester-year?
Let’s compare the lives of Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton with that of Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy.
Grace Kelly: A Celebration of Grace 
Though her film career spanned just five years and only eleven films, Grace Kelly has become one of the most famous and admired actresses of all times.
Her distinguished career, indeed Her life, has been characterized by an innate sense of style, classic beauty and inherent good taste. Always atop the “world’s most beautiful†lists, admired as a fashion leader and setter of trends, She “graced†the pages of many a glossy magazine with a dazzling smile, warm, enigmatic eyes and vivacious expression. “Grace Kelly style†or “the Grace Kelly look†is a well-known, well-used phrase in the English lexicon signifying incomparable beauty and all that is chic, natural and lady-like. She started a whole new fashion trend.
In her married years her public life was dedicated to efforts to raise funds and awareness to the plight of the less fortunate while treating all with dignity and respect
In his euology to Kelly Jim Stewart said:
“You know, I just love Grace Kelly. Not because she was a princess, not because she was an actress, not because she was my friend, but because she was just about the nicest lady I ever met. Grace brought into my life as she brought into yours, a soft, warm light every time I saw her, and every time I saw her was a holiday of its own. No question, I’ll miss her, we’ll all miss her, God bless you, Princess Grace.
Can you see such a lady removing her pants in Paris? I think not.
Audrey Hepburn: Lasting Elegance 
she became a special ambassador to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and spent the rest of her life working to improve the conditions of needy children.
By the mid 1950s, Hepburn was not only one of the biggest motion picture stars in Hollywood, but also a major fashion icon.
Despite her stardom, Hepburn retained her humility.
She preferred a more quiet living with family and nature. Though she enjoyed fashion she did not place too much weight in it, but preferred simplicity. She lived in houses, not mansions, and loved to garden. Soon after Hepburn’s final film role, she was appointed a special ambassador to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Grateful for her own good fortune after enduring the German occupation as a child, she dedicated the remainder of her life to helping impoverished children in the poorest nations. Hepburn’s travels were made easier by her wide knowledge of languages; she spoke French, Italian, English, Dutch, and Spanish.
Can you picture Audrey Hepburn posing for a Girls Gone Wild video? I think not
August 9th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Thank you! My sister and I were discussing this very topic only yesterday. She just started a new job where she is to wear suits and after going shopping for appropiate outfits she was disgusted. All of the clerks wanted to help her “boost her sex appeal”! No Thanks! So last week her friends and I went to the drawing board with Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O. as classic examples of how to dress. Her friends are very creative and she now has found several classy outfits. Thanks again for bringing to light the good ol’ classiness of dressing and acting like a lady!
August 9th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
That’s great! Thank you for sharing. Did she make her own clothing or combine several pieces she already owned?
August 13th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
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January 4th, 2008 at 2:04 am
It’s too bad that we don’t have people like this around… I liked your blog and it acknowledges the right people for the right things!
January 4th, 2008 at 2:11 am
People are ALWAYS talking about Britney or Lindsay. Don’t you all have better stuff to do?!
January 6th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
I have been thinking about this too, and what I say is, bring it back! I am sure there are a lot of celebrities today who are as decent as Audrey - who happens to be my favourite actress of all time - but who are pushed out of the lime light by the horrible ones like Paris and Lindsay. So let’s focus on the stars like Nikki, Hayley and MANY more!