Grace Kelly was a famous American actress who became a beloved royal figure after her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
With a successful Hollywood career and a fairytale transformation to royalty, Kelly’s life was a perfect blend of glamour, talent and devotion to her family and her people.
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- Full name: Grace Patricia Kelly
- Date of birth: November 12, 1929
- Age: 95 (as of 2024)
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality: American (later became a citizen of Monaco)
- Occupation: Actress, Princess
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Parents: John Brendan Kelly, Margaret Catherine Major
- Siblings: Margaret Kelly, John Kelly, Elizabeth Kelly
- Spouse: Prince Rainier III of Monaco
- Children: Caroline, Rainier Albert II, Stephanie Rainier
- Relationship status: Married (until his death)
- Net worth: $40 million
Early life and education
Grace Kelly was born on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Brendan Kelly and Margaret Kathryn Major.
She was the third of four children, with two older sisters named Margaret Elizabeth and a younger brother named John.
Kelly’s family is of Irish Catholic descent, and her father was a successful businessman and athlete.
She grew up in a close-knit family and developed a strong sense of discipline and hard work.
Kelly attended Ravenhill Academy, a Catholic girls’ school, and later studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
Her acting career began on stage and eventually moved to film, starring in Fourteen Hours (1951).
Personal life
At the 1955 Cannes Film Festival, Grace Kelly met Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
After a whirlwind romance, they were married in a grand ceremony in Monaco on April 19, 1956. They had three children: Caroline, Albert II and Stephanie.
Kelly devoted herself to her royal duties, supporting her husband and raising their children.
Profession
Grace Kelly’s acting career lasted five decades, during which she starred in several notable films, including High Noon (1952), Rear Window (1954), Dial M for Murder (1954), and To Catch a Thief (1955).
She relies on “The Country Girl” (1954).
After her marriage, Kelly retired from the entertainment industry to focus on her royal duties.
She supported various charities and became a beloved figure in Monaco.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress (1955)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress (1955)
- Honorary Golden Globe Award (1956)
net worth
According to sources, Grace Kelly’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million, which she accumulated through her successful acting career and marriage to Prince Rainier III.
die
Grace Kelly died in a car accident in Monaco on September 14, 1982 at the age of 52.
dispute
Grace Kelly lived a largely controversy-free life, but there was some rumor and speculation surrounding her marriage and royal duties.
Some critics accused her of abandoning her American roots and adopting an image that was too European.
There were also rumors of her husband’s infidelity and marital problems.
Social Media
- Instagram: No
- Twitter: No
Filmography
- Fourteen hours
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- Dial M for Murder
- To Catch a Thief
- Country Girl
