The name of the iconic actress and princess Grace Kelly continues to symbolize timeless beauty, even decades after her passing. Despite her Hollywood career spanning only about six years, Kelly left an indelible mark during the Golden Age of cinema.
Born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly grew up in a family of achievers. Her father, John B. Kelly, was an Olympic gold medalist in rowing, and her uncle, George Kelly, was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. George was her biggest supporter, encouraging her dream of becoming an actress and guiding her rise to stardom in Hollywood.
Kelly made her film debut in Fourteen Hours but achieved her breakthrough playing Gary Cooper’s Quaker wife in High Noon (1952). She went on to star in celebrated films alongside industry legends. Her performance in Mogambo with Clark Gable and Ava Gardner earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. She later won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Country Girl. Other notable films included the musical comedy High Society and three Alfred Hitchcock classics: Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief opposite Cary Grant.
By the age of 26, Kelly was one of the highest-paid and most respected actresses in the world. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she met Prince Rainier III of Monaco at the Cannes Film Festival. The two married, and Kelly left her Hollywood career behind to become the Princess of Monaco.
Grace Kelly epitomized elegance and grace, both on-screen and in her royal life. She and Prince Rainier had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert II, and Princess Stéphanie.
Tragically, her life was cut short at the age of 52 when she suffered a stroke while driving and lost control of her car. Although Kelly died in the accident, her daughter Stéphanie, who was also in the car, survived.
Kelly’s legacy lives on through her 11 grandchildren, many of whom have inherited her beauty and poise. Among them, Camille Gottlieb, the 20-year-old daughter of Princess Stéphanie, bears an uncanny resemblance to her famous grandmother. Camille’s blonde hair, blue eyes, and striking features have drawn comparisons to Kelly, and her resemblance has brought her considerable attention.
Camille shares glimpses of her life and family on Instagram, where she has over 70,000 followers. Despite not being eligible for the Monegasque throne—her parents were not married—Camille carries herself with the grace and charm of a true princess.
If Grace Kelly were alive today, she would undoubtedly be proud of the legacy she left behind, both in her family and in the hearts of millions who continue to admire her.
20 Prom Photos That Show What Graduates Looked Like When Phones Still Had Wires
Prom is an opportunity to feel like a real princess. Many girls prepare for it as if it were their wedding, choosing a special dress, makeup, and hairstyle long before the event. We think it’d be fun to see how graduates of different eras from around the world looked during their prom.
“My mom and the prom dress my grandmother made, 1965”
“Here’s my grandmother in the prom dress her mother made for her. This photo was probably taken in or around 1953.”
“My aunt and uncle at their prom, 1971 — she still looks amazing.”
“Prom 1959 to 2022: Grandma is still serving looks.”
“My parents at prom in 1992”
“Rocking into prom (1988)! I still laugh when looking at this photo.”
“My grandma, posing in her homemade prom dress in the mid-1940s”
“My mom and dad at their prom, 1986 — I will always want her dress.”
“My great-grandmother at her high school prom, I believe it was 1948.”
“My prom in 1993: the helmet hair, the sequins, the black pumps, the press-on nails”
“My grandma winning prom queen, May 1957”
“My grandmother’s senior prom photo, early 1960s”
“My grandparents at their prom (late 1940s) and on their wedding day (1950)”
“That time in 1989 when I was short and had a mullet, and my buddy took a soap star to prom.”
“My grandma, ready for prom, 1959 — she actually made that dress.”
“My mom’s prom, 1976”
“My grandparents at their senior prom in 1958 — I think they look so sharp!”
“Big hair prom, 1988 — thank gosh my hair didn’t catch on fire. It was so flammable!”
“My nana’s prom picture, circa 1942 — I inherited her lovely ginger locks.”
“My mom at her prom in 1973”
Speaking of the last century, we decided to recall what was happening back in 1989, when the Internet had just been invented
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