18th APRIL 1956

Grace Kelly is one of my all time favourite movie stars. She was glamourous, poised, photogenic and stylish. She had flair, grace and very good bone structure. It's quite easy to be envious of Grace Kelly.

On this day in 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco. The Academy Award winning American film and stage actress became known as Princess Grace, or her official title of Her Serene Highness, The Princess of Monaco. Grace Kelly began her acting career at the age of 20, after appearing in New York City theatrical productions. She appeared in 'Mogambo' which earned her fame and a Golden Globe award in 1954. She also obtained an Academy Award for her role in 'The Country Girl'. She retired from acting at the age of 26, to better focus on her duties in Monaco. Prince Rainier and Kelly had three children, Caroline, Albert and Stephanie. Kelly died in 1982 after suffering a stroke at the wheel and crashing her car.

Grace Kelly is ranked No. 13 in the top female stars of American cinema.

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