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

As Grace prepared to marry Prince Rainier, her relationship with MGM came to an end. The studio released her from her remaining contract obligations while securing valuable rights connected with filming and presenting the royal wedding to audiences around the world.

Hollywood had helped turn Grace into an international star, and now her departure from the industry became one final enormous production. Cameras, reporters, and broadcasters descended on Monaco as public interest reached extraordinary levels. Grace was leaving movie stardom at its absolute peak, but the ceremony waiting ahead would make even her biggest premieres seem small.