Their Dreams of a Future Was Crushed

Despite her stardom, Grace Kelly’s desire to win her parents’ approval remained strong. However, her introduction of Oleg Cassini to them fell flat; they objected to his history of marriages and his Russian heritage. This harsh judgment from her parents ultimately doomed her engagement to Cassini, striking a decisive blow to their relationship when she called it off because of that. Yet, this setback was just the beginning of further heartache for Grace.
