Movie Icon Grace Kelly’s Life in Pictures
Grace Kelly was originally a star of the stage and early television. She then enjoyed a short career in Hollywood in the mid-’50s, appearing in High Society, Rear Window and To Catch a Thief before retiring, at age 26, to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. Kelly had iconic blonde looks, but she had a prim glamour — “the girl in white gloves” she was called — and was widely recognized as the most glamorous actress of her time. Nov. 12, 1929, would mark the late actress’s 95th birthday. Today, we honor her legacy with these cherished pictures that capture her grace, charm and impact on the silver screen and go behind the scenes on her biggest roles and personal life.
On Safari
Grace Kelly and Clark Gable mingle with the natives on location in Tanganyika while filming Mogambo in 1953. Kelly ended up winning her first Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress role along side Ava Gardner who picked up the Best Actress Award.
Ruff Day on the Job
James Stewart and Grace Kelly having fun with Rosemary Clooney’s Great Dane ‘King’ on the Paramount lot in 1954 while filming Rear Window.
British born American actress Liz Taylor arrives in New York International Airport with fellow actresses Grace Kelly and Lorraine Day in 1955. Taylor and Grace were good friends.
Gone Swimming
Grace Kelly wraps up after a swim.
Oscar Winner
Grace Kelly holding her Oscar statuette in 1955 as she won for best Actress in The Country Girl.
On the set of 'High Society'
From left: director Charles Walters, Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and producer Sol C. Siegel, 1956.
Getting Her Hair Done
Stewart Granger, helping Grace Kelly with her hair, on location in Colombia while filming Green Fire in 1954.
Working With Hitchcock
Grace Kelly with director Alfred Hitchcock on set of Dial M For Murder in 1954.
To Catch A Prince
American actress Grace Kelly on the set of To Catch A Thief, where she met Prince Rainier of Monaco. It was filmed in part on the riviera. She eventually retired from acting to marry the prince.
Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Princess Grace of Monaco, wearing a dress by Givenchy in 1965. They married in 1956 and were together until her death in 1982 from a tragic car accident.
Visiting a Friend
Grace Kelly (holding Princess Stephanie) visits with Fred Astaire on the set of Finian’s Rainbow in August 1967.
Hollywood Glamour
May 2020
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