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Bing Crosby Shocked by Grace Kelly’s Affair with Another Star

Grace Kelly, known for her poised elegance on screen and her eventual transition into real-life royalty, is being revisited in her final film appearance in ‘High Society’ today.

Behind the scenes, however, she was far from the composed figure she portrayed publicly.

Rumors swirled around her involvement with multiple men during the filming, excluding Bing Crosby, with whom her affair had already ended in a dramatic hotel room encounter where he found her with another renowned star.

The reputation of Grace Kelly left many significant others of her co-stars feeling uneasy and distrustful.

During the making of ‘High Noon’ in 1953, her co-star Gary Cooper’s girlfriend Patricia Neal was convinced that Kelly was romantically linked with director Fred Zinneman.

Cooper himself made a blunt statement before his passing, highlighting Kelly’s tendency to engage in affairs with older men, which was often attributed to her strained relationship with her father.

Notably, she had dalliances with much older men like Cooper, Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, and even Frank Sinatra.

Kelly’s romantic entanglements were no secret within Hollywood circles, although the actress rarely acknowledged the gossip.

However, during the filming of ‘Mogambo’ with Clark Gable, she alluded to their off-screen relationship when she quipped about being alone in a tent in Africa with him.

Despite Gable denying any inappropriate behavior, co-star Donald Sinden accidentally witnessed them in a compromising situation in Gable’s tent.

The affair continued discreetly in London, where Gable arranged a private space for their rendezvous.

Unbeknownst to Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly was simultaneously involved with actor William Holden, Clark Gable, and briefly with David Niven.

Niven candidly disclosed Kelly’s affair with Prince Rainier of Monaco to Michael Parkinson, causing a stir.

The tensions escalated during the 1955 Oscar ceremony when Crosby, reeling from his loss to Marlon Brando, confronted Kelly in her hotel room in the early hours, only to find Marlon Brando there instead.

A confrontation ensued between the two men before Crosby resumed filming alongside Kelly for ‘High Society.’

In the midst of these intricate relationships and scandals, the legacy of Grace Kelly endures, characterized by her enigmatic allure both on and off the screen.

Her entanglements with prominent figures in Hollywood continue to fascinate audiences, offering a glimpse into the complexities of her personal life amid her celebrated career.

As her final film ‘High Society’ airs once again, viewers are reminded of the captivating actress who defied conventions and embraced a life filled with both glamour and turmoil.