"My Fair Lady" is an iconic Hollywood tale, but a casting controversy ruined Audrey Hepburn's chances for an Oscar for the film. Sixty years later, she still needs defending.

Actress Audrey Hepburn shone on the big screen in the 1960s thanks to her work in films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) and My Fair Lady (1964). Where she remained a bit reclusive, though ...

Audrey Hepburn in 1964’s “My Fair Lady.” Courtesy Everett Collection. 9. Composer Frederick Loewe (left) and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner sit at a piano. Corbis via Getty Images.

Unfortunately, Audrey couldn’t charm those who felt Broadway’s original Eliza, Julie Andrews, should have starred in the film instead. "No matter how you slice it, this was a ball for winners ...

Eliza Doolittle actress doesn’t take ‘My Fair Lady’ role, responsibility lightly. May 18, 2023 at 1:35 a.m.

“My Fair Lady” plays in Salt Lake City now through Saturday November 18, 2023. at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater. A limited number of tickets are still available at Arttix.org .

'My Fair Lady' at the McCallum Theatre tops this weekend's nightlife, Feb. 16-19. ... A 1964 film adaptation starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison won eight Academy Awards.