“Her mother was a Christian Scientist who didn't believe in calling doctors. So when my mother caught whooping cough as a baby, stopped breathing and turned blue, her mother revived her by spanking her on the bottom. She saw life itself as a gift and saw her own survival as precious and a matter of chance.”

American film producer and author

Sean Hepburn Ferrer is an American film producer and author, and the son of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer. He is known for his work in film and writing, and for preserving and presenting his mother's legacy. As a public figure, he is chiefly associated with projects that reflect on Audrey Hepburn's life and influence. His work bridges cinema and biography, with a focus on memory, family, and the public record of a well-known cultural figure.