Grace Kelly’s Incredible Life from Old Hollywood Star to Princess

According to accounts later repeated by Turner Classic Movies, Grace brought William Holden into her family circle in Philadelphia while their relationship was still developing. Her father, Jack Kelly, reportedly objected strongly to the fact that Holden was married and confronted him about his involvement with Grace.

The relationship did not lead to marriage, and Grace eventually moved on. Still, the episode showed how closely her family continued to involve itself in her personal choices even as she became one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars. Another complicated romance was already waiting just around the corner.