Critics applauded Hepburn 's performance . Crowther wrote that , " The happiest thing about '' My Fair Lady '' is that Audrey Hepburn superbly justifies the decision of Jack Warner to get her to play the title role . " Gene Ringgold of '' Soundstage '' also commented that , " Audrey Hepburn is magnificent . She is Eliza for the ages " , while adding , " Everyone agreed that if Julie Andrews was not to be in the film , Audrey Hepburn was the perfect choice . " The reviewer in '' Time '' magazine said her " graceful , glamorous performance " was " the best of her career " . Andrews , won an Academy Award for '' Mary Poppins '' at the 37th Academy Awards , but Hepburn was not even nominated
37th Academy Awards
37th Academy Awards
Audrey Hepburn