Katharine Hepburn is a real life award-winning actress in 30s and 40s and also known for her relationship with co-star Spencer Tracy and Howard Hughes. Herpburn was born into a family that preached self-expression. Hepburn spitfire personality was defined early and audiences were innitially shocked by her unconventional behavior. She refusing wearing makeup, always wearing slacks and never granting interviews. She died quietly at her Connecticut home at 96.