Born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly was the daughter of John B. Kelly, a gold-medal-winning oarsman, and the niece of playwright George Kelly, who was her biggest supporter. George encouraged Grace to pursue her dream of becoming an actress and closely followed her rise to fame in Hollywood.
During her active years on screen, Kelly starred alongside some of the industry’s biggest names. She made her debut in the film “Fourteen Hours” but gained widespread recognition for her role as Gary Cooper’s Quaker wife in “High Noon” in 1952. From there, Kelly starred in numerous renowned films, including the adventure romance “Mogambo” with Clark Gable and Ava Gardner, which earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Other notable films include “The Country Girl,” for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, the comedy musical “High Society,” and three Alfred Hitchcock classics: “Dial M for Murder,” “Rear Window,” and “To Catch a Thief” with Cary Grant.
By the age of 26, Kelly had already become 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 during a photoshoot at the Cannes Film Festival in France. After marrying him, she became the Princess of Monaco, ending her acting career.
Kelly embodied the grace and elegance of a princess throughout her life. She and Prince Rainier had three children: Caroline, Princess of Hanover; Albert II, Prince of Monaco; and Princess Stéphanie.
Tragically, Princess Kelly died at the age of 52 in a car accident after suffering a stroke and losing control of the vehicle. Her daughter Stéphanie, who was with her, survived the accident. Kelly left behind 11 grandchildren, all of whom inherited her beauty and style. Among them, 20-year-old Camille Gottlieb, daughter of Princess Stéphanie, bears a striking resemblance to her famous grandmother.
Camille’s striking looks and the legacy of her grandmother have garnered her a following. She often shares photos of herself and her family on Instagram, where she has over 70,000 followers. Many people agree that her blonde hair and blue eyes strongly remind them of Grace Kelly.
Although Camille is not eligible for the Monegasque throne due to her parents’ unmarried status at her birth, this does not diminish her regal presence. Grace Kelly would undoubtedly be proud of her granddaughter if she were alive today.
