Before her royal fairytale wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Hollywood icon Grace Kelly had a tumultuous past involving alleged infidelities and romantic entanglements, as revealed in a new book.
According to the author, Kelly’s captivating beauty lured many suitors seeking her attention, painting a picture of a woman who knew how to manipulate those around her.
During her teenage years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Kelly was romantically involved with her 30-year-old teacher, Don Richardson, despite his ongoing separation from his wife, which her parents disapproved of.
In addition to her relationship with Richardson, Kelly was rumored to have been simultaneously involved with millionaire playboy Aly Khan and other romantic interests like Claudius Charles Phillippe and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel banquet manager.
The alleged affair with Khan, who was married to actress Rita Hayworth at the time, was brought to light when Richardson noticed a distinctive piece of jewelry that Kelly wore, sparking suspicions of her involvement with the wealthy playboy.
The book details an evening where Richardson confronted Kelly about the jewelry, leading to a dramatic gesture of defiance from Kelly as she retrieved the bracelet from a fish tank after Richardson angrily threw it there, symbolizing the end of their relationship.
Despite the scandalous affairs and controversies surrounding her personal life, Kelly’s professional career soared with iconic roles in Alfred Hitchcock’s films like “Dial M for Murder,” “To Catch a Thief,” and “Rear Window.”
In 1956, at the age of 26, Kelly bid farewell to her Hollywood stardom to marry Prince Rainier III, transitioning into her role as Princess of Monaco after a whirlwind romance that culminated in marriage less than a year after their first meeting.
Throughout her marriage to Prince Rainier III, the couple welcomed three children – Princess Caroline, Prince Albert, and Princess Stephanie – while Kelly juggled her royal duties with a lingering passion for acting.
Tragically, Kelly’s life was cut short in 1982 at the age of 52 due to injuries sustained in a car accident, leaving behind a legacy of grace, beauty, and a hint of scandal that continues to intrigue audiences to this day.
