How Grace Kelly Went From Hollywood to Royalty

Many people love to keep up with Hollywood stars and the Royals. Not often does one person become both in their lifetime. Grace Kelly is a perfect example of a beautiful Hollywood legend who traded a life as a movie star to become a real-life princess. In honor of the 70th anniversary of her wedding to Prince Rainier III, let’s explore how this transition unfolded and why the world lost her far too soon.

Grace Patricia Kelly was born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, into a wealthy and well-connected family. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began working in theater and early television before moving into films in the early ’50s. She moved into major roles in films like High Noon and Mogambo, the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination.