Grace Patricia Kelly was a strong independent woman that went after what she wanted, on her own terms. Yes, she was born into a family of self-made millionaires, and lived the life of a socialite, but that didn't mean she fell into the mold of her parents wishes.
At a young age she started modeling for social events and during high school, she acted and danced to feed that desire of expression. After being rejected by Bennington College in July 1947 due to low mathematics scores, to the dismay of her mother, Grace decided to pursue her dreams of a career in the theater. She set her sights on the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Although the school had already selected its semester quota, Kelly wangled an interview with the school's admission officer and was able to start that October. Instead of living off of her parents, she worked as a model to support her studies, giving her access to high fashion and the latest trends. Her early acting pursuits led her to the stage, but soon after Grace made the move to Hollywood to explore a tv and movie career.
After a successful Oscar winning career in film, Grace met and married Prince Rainier Grimaldi III of Monaco and became Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco. The couple had 3 children. As princess, Kelly was active in improving the arts institutions of Monaco, and eventually the Princess Grace Foundation was formed to support local artisans. She was one of the first celebrities to support and speak on behalf of La Leche League, an organization that advocates breastfeeding; she planned a yearly Christmas party for local orphans, and dedicated a Garden Club that reflected her love of flowers.
Grace died on 14 September 1982 after her car went off a road in the cliffs of Monaco. Her life ended ubruptly, but her Style lives on...
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