Hepburn was also responsible for the development of her next project, the romantic comedy Woman of the Year about a political columnist and a sports reporter whose relationship is threatened by her self-centered independence. The idea for the film was proposed to her in 1941 by Garson Kanin, who recalled how Hepburn contributed to the script. She presented the finished product to MGM and demanded $250,000—half for her, half for the authors. Her terms accepted, Hepburn was also given the director and co-star of her choice, George Stevens and Spencer Tracy. On Hepburn and Tracy's first day on set together, she allegedly told Tracy "I'm afraid I'm too tall for you" to which Tracy replied, "Don't worry Miss Hepburn, I'll soon cut you down to my size." It started a relationship on screen and off that lasted until Tracy's death in 1967 with them appearing in another eight films together. Released in 1942, Woman of the Year was another success. Critics praised the chemistry between the stars, and, says Higham, noted Hepburn's "increasing maturity and polish". The World-Telegram commended two "brilliant performances", and Hepburn received a fourth Academy Award nomination. During the course of the movie, Hepburn signed a star contract with MGM.
Hepburn was also responsible for the development of her next project the romantic comedy Woman of the Year about a political columnist and a sports reporter whose relationship is threatened by her self-centered independence The idea for the film was proposed to her in 1941 by Garson Kanin who recalled how Hepburn contributed to the script She presented the finished product to MGM and demanded $250000—half for her half for the authors Her terms accepted Hepburn was also given the director and co-star of her choice George Stevens and Spencer Tracy On Hepburn and Tracy's first day on set together she allegedly told Tracy "I'm afraid I'm too tall for you" to which Tracy replied "Don't worry Miss Hepburn I'll soon cut you down to my size" It started a relationship on screen and off that lasted until Tracy's death in 1967 with them appearing in another eight films together Released in 1942 Woman of the Year was another success Critics praised the chemistry between the stars and says Higham noted Hepburn's "increasing maturity and polish" The World-Telegram commended two "brilliant performances" and Hepburn received a fourth Academy Award nomination During the course of the movie Hepburn signed a star contract with MGM