Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn by William J. Mann

In this revelatory biography, William J. Mann peels away the legend of Katharine Hepburn to reveal the complex, fiercely independent woman behind the Hollywood icon. Drawing on newly uncovered letters, interviews, and diaries, Kate explores Hepburn’s private world—her unconventional family, her powerful ambition, her intimate relationships, and the lifelong performance of strength that masked deep vulnerability. Mann redefines one of cinema’s most enduring figures, capturing both the myth and the humanity of a woman who transformed herself into an enduring symbol of American individuality.