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“I didn't really know anything about Margot Fonteyn. I'd never really been a ballet child, so I had no idea what an incredibly huge icon she was, not just in terms of a creative icon - she was also a style icon. I had no idea she was up there with Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Onassis in terms of that…” quote by Anne-Marie Duff
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“I didn't really know anything about Margot Fonteyn. I'd never really been a ballet child, so I had no idea what an incredibly huge icon she was, not just in terms of a creative icon - she was also a style icon. I had no idea she was up there with Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Onassis in terms of that kind of image.”

Anne-Marie Duff

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Source Interview: Talk show with Anne‑Marie Duff, 2023

Margot Fonteyn was a massive cultural icon in both ballet and style, comparable to Hepburn and Onassis.

In simple terms: Fonteyn was a major ballet and style icon.

Key Takeaway

Recognize her influence.

Themes

art style iconicity

Mood

admiring informative

Type

historical cultural

When to use this quote

  • ballet education
  • fashion inspiration
  • historical research

Key Concepts

cultural history performing arts fashion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes an icon timeless?
  • How does style influence art?
A Different Perspective

Her impact may be less known to younger audiences.

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