Clarifying the Rumor: Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

There is a persistent rumor suggesting that Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn didn’t get along while filming 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s.' This rumor, however, is fundamentally flawed and based on a misunderstanding of the cast of the film. Let's delve into the truth behind this misconception.

Correcting the Cast of 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s'

One of the main issues with the rumor is its misattribution of roles. In 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s,' Cary Grant did not play any character. The love interest of the lead character, Holly Golightly, played by Audrey Hepburn, was actually played by George Peppard. The film 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' was released in 1961, while Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn met in 1962 for 'Charade.'

The Timing of Their Collaboration

The film 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' began production in 1960, and Cary Grant first met Audrey Hepburn in Paris in 1962, introduced by Stanley Donen, who was directing 'Charade.' This meeting took place almost two years after the filming of 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s.' Thus, any suggestion that Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn had an on-set relationship or rivalry is a misunderstanding of the timeline of events.

Actual Collaboration: 'Charade')

While they didn’t share a screen in 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s,' Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn did have a famously positive on-screen and off-screen rapport in 'Charade,' released in 1963. Cary Grant played the romantic lead, though he was significantly older than Hepburn. Despite their age difference, there is no evidence to suggest that they did not get along during the filming of 'Charade.'

Personal Dynamics and Professional Relationships

When Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn did work together on the screen, they had great chemistry. It’s believed that Cary Grant initially wanted to work with Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film 'Father Goose,' but Leslie Caron was ultimately cast instead. Caron's performance was well-received, and HBO has noted that she was a better fit for the role. However, when they did collaborate in 'Charade,' their professional relationship was notably positive and contributed to the film's success.

Conclusion

The rumor that Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn didn’t get along in 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' is based on a misunderstanding of the film's cast and the timeline of their collaborations. In reality, Cary Grant was not on set during the filming of the movie, and there is no evidence to suggest any animosity between the two stars. Their on-screen chemistry in 'Charade' speaks to the positive dynamics they developed as colleagues in the film industry.