Princess Grace of Monaco, popularly known as the Princess Garcia Patricia of Monaco, was born on 12th November, 1929 in Philadelphia of John Kelly and Margaret Kelly. She was the third sibling in her family. The name of her sisters were Lizanne and Peggy, and the name of her only brother was John. Princess Grace in Monaco started her education from the Academy of the Assumption in Raven Hill. After the completion of her studies in high school she went to New York in order to join the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the year 1947.
Grace, the Princess of Monaco was married to Prince Rainier and had three children. Her two daughters are Princess Caroline and Stephanie and her only son is Prince Albert, now the reigning prince of Monaco.
Monaco's Princess Grace was a popular Hollywood actress. She started her career as a stage actress under the brand of Broadway production "The Father" in the year 1949. As a television actress, Monaco's Princess Grace made her debut in 1951. it was also the year her first movie "Fourteen Hours" hit the theatre houses. In the year 1952, "High Noon", the next film of her career was released, followed by 'Mogambo' in the very next year. Her illustrious performing career in television and films continued thereafter, turning her into a veritable American icon. Some of the her greatest works include:
- The Swan
- Green Fire
- Rear Window
- Dial M for Murders
- The Small House
- Leaf out of a Book
- The Betrayer
- Lover's leap
- Fifty Beautiful Girls
- Big Town
- The Devil to Pay
- The Kill
- The Way of the Eagle
- The Bridges at Toko-ri
- The Country Girl
Princess Grace in Monaco won several awards throughout her acting career, including an Oscar award for her film "The Country Girl". She was nominated for the Oscar thrice and won six other awards.
Princess Grace of Monaco was known for her commitment to social causes and she was the President of Red Cross of Monaco, AMADE. She was also associated with the Rose Balls. Princess Grace was the primary head behind the foundation of Princess Grace Foundation that was meant to boost up upcoming talents. She also founded Monaco Garden Club and the Princess Grace Theater. Finally Princess Grace died on 14th September 1982 in a car accident.
