Part of Prince Rainier of Monaco's attraction to marrying a movie star was to increase tourism in his tiny, cash-poor principality, and the Kelly family was turned off by his demands that a substantial dowry accompany Grace to Monaco. A figure of $2,000,000 was finally agreed upon, which was diverted from Grace's inheritance so that her brother and two sisters wouldn't be shortchanged.

In Italy, a vast number of her films were dubbed by Fiorella Betti. She was also dubbed by Miranda Bonansea, Dhia Cristiani and Rina Morelli, respectively in High Noon (1952), Dial M for Murder (1954) and To Catch a Thief (1955).

The inscription at her burial site in Monaco's cathedral does not refer to her as a princess. It uses the title "uxor principis" (prince's wife), which is traditional in the House of Grimaldi.

Referenced in the songs "Grace Kelly", by Die Ärzte; "Grace Kelly Blues" by Eels (Mark Everett); and "Grace Kelly with Wings" by Piebald.

Was named #13 Actress on The American Film Institute's 50 Greatest Screen Legends

Graduated from Stevens School in Germantown, Philadelphia (1947).

Hoped to return to acting in Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964), but the people of Monaco didn't want their princess playing a thief and romancing Sean Connery.

Her wedding's church ceremony at Monaco's Saint Nicholas Cathedral was exclusively filmed by MGM and made into the documentary The Wedding in Monaco (1956). The 600 guests included David Niven, Gloria Swanson, Ava Gardner and Conrad Hilton (19 April 1956).

In 1993, the USA and Monaco simultaneously released a commemorative postage stamp honoring her. However, USA federal law forbids postage stamps depicting foreign heads of state, so the USA stamp listed her as "Grace Kelly", while the Monaco stamp listed her as "Princess Grace".

Was considered for the role of Maggie the Cat in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) that was eventually played by Elizabeth Taylor.

Has three children with Prince Rainier of Monaco: Princess Caroline of Monaco (1957), Prince Albert of Monaco (1958) and Princess Stephanie of Monaco (1966).

Was offered to do a role in 11 time Oscar nominated "The Turning Point" (1977).

When she left Hollywood, several roles she was slated to play were eventually filled by Lauren Bacall (Designing Woman (1957) and The Cobweb (1955)). Director George Stevens also wanted her for Giant (1956).

The book "True Grace: The Life and Times of an American Princess" by Wendy Leigh was released in 2007.

Hedda Hopper reported that Judy Garland's loss of the Academy Award to Grace for The Country Girl (1954) was the result of the closest Oscar vote up till that time that didn't end in a tie, with just six votes separating the two. In any event, it was a heartbreak from which Judy Garland never really recovered and which has remained a matter of some controversy ever since.

Her movies were banned in Monaco by order of Prince Rainier of Monaco.

While pregnant with Princess Caroline of Monaco, Grace often used her Hermès bag to shield her belly from prying paparazzi. The company nicknamed that purse "the Kelly bag.".

Her favorite flowers were roses. After her death, Prince Rainier of Monaco opened a public rose garden in Monaco.

Born to John Brendan Kelly, Sr. (1889-1960), son of Irish immigrants, and his wife Margaret Katherine Majer, who was of German descent, she had three siblings: Peggy, John Jr. and Lizzane.

Assisted in the pre-production status of Grace Kelly (1983) (TV) starring Cheryl Ladd as Grace Kelly.

The Country Girl (1954), the film that won Kelly an Oscar, was first offered to Jennifer Jones, who had to turn it down due to pregnancy.

On January 1959, the Austrian government awarded her a medal of merit for aid to Hungarian refugees escaping Russian invasion, given through Monaco's Red Cross.

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#5). [1995]

Kelly's wedding gown was the most expensive garment that MGM designer Helen Rose had ever made. It used twenty-five yards of silk taffeta and one hundred yards of silk net. Its 125-year-old rose point lace was purchased from a museum and thousants of tiny pearls were sewn on the veil.

Ranked #51 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]

The so-called "wealthy" family Grace was born into was actually an immigrant family of bricklayers who had barely a generation of new-found business success. Grace's father and brother were both Olympic gold-medal scullers. Grace's cousin, former US Secy of Navy John Lehman, Jr. now chairs the Princess Grace Foundation, which supports young performing talent.

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 447-450. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

Broke off her engagement to Oleg Cassini to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco

Is immortalized in the song "Grace Kelly" by Mika (2006).

Summoned Sydney Guilaroff, the chief hairstylist at MGM Studios, to style her hair for her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956.

Grandmother of Jazmin Grace Grimaldi & Alexandra Coste.

She and her husband Prince Rainer of Monaco. were at the opening of Expo `58 in Brussels.

Cary Grant named her as his favorite co-star. His friends and family said Kelly`s death hit him much harder than the deaths of Louis Mountbatten, Alfred Hitchcock and even Ingrid Bergman.

On the day she perished in a car accident, she was driving a British Rover 3500.

Graduated from Stevens School in Germantown, Philadelphia (1947)

Is immortalized in the song "Grace Kelly" by Mika(2006)

Her wedding`s church ceremony at Monaco`s Saint Nicolas Catherdral was exclusively filmed by MGM and made into the documentary "The Wedding in Monaco"(1956). The 600 guest included David Niven, Gloria Swanson, Ava Gardner and Conrad Hilton (19 April 1956)

In her youth, her favorite actors were Joseph Cotten and Ingrid Bergman.

Was offered to do a role in 11-time Oscar-nominated "The Turning Point"(1977)

In Italy, a vast number of her films were dubbed by Fiorella Betti, She was also dubbed by Miranda Bonansea, Dhia Cristiani and Rina Morelli, respectively in "High Noon"(1952) "Dial M for Murder"(1954) and "To Catch a Thief"(1955)

Biographer in "The Scibner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 447-450, New York: Charles Scibner`s Sons, 1998

Her favourite flowers were roses. After her death, Prince Rainier of Monaco opened a publc rose garden in Monraco.

While pregnaut with Princess Caroline of Monaco, Grace often used her Hermes bag to shield her belly from prying paparazzi. The company nicknamed that purse "the Kelly bag".

Bought a silver frame as a wedding gift to Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981.

Broke off her engagment to Oleg Cassini to marry Prince Rainer of Monaco.

Is one of the many movie stars mentioned in Madonna`s song "Vogue"

Is portrayed by Christina Applegate and Cheryl Ladd in "Grace Kelly" (1983) (TV).

Was romantically involved with fashion designer Oleg Cassini.

The road accident which led to her death was apparently caused by a stroke she suffered while driving.

Was named #13 Actress on The American Film institute`s 50 Greatest Screen Legends.

She was voted the 12th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere Magazine.

Summoned Sydney Guilaroff, the chief hairstylist at MGM Studios, to style her hair for her marriage to Prince Rainer of Monaco in 1956.

Hedda Hopper reported that Judy Garland`s loss of the Academy Award to Grace for "The Country Girl"(1954) was the result of the closest Oscar vote up till that time that didn`t end in a tie, with just six votes separating the two. In any event, it was a heartbreak from which Judy Garland never really recovered and which has remainded a matter of some controversy ever since.

The very first actress to appear on a postage stamp, in 1993.

She was voted the 27th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

On January 1959, the Austrian government awarded her a medal of merit for aid to Hungarian refugess escaping Russian invasion, given through Monaco`s Red Cross.

Born to John Brendan Kelly. Sr. (1889-1960), son of Irish immigrants, and his wife Margaret Katherine Majer, who was of German descent, she had three siblings: Peggy, John Jr. and Lizzane.

Measurements: 34-24-35 (1955 pin-up), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Niece of playwright George Kelly.

When she left Hollywood, several roles she was slated to play were eventually filled by Lauren Bacall "Designing Woman"(1957) and "The Cobweb"(1955) Director George Stevens also wanted her for "Giant"(1956).

"The Country Girl"(1954), the film that won Kelly an Oscar, was first offered to Jennifer Jones, who had to turn it down due to pregnancy.

Attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York.

Kelly`s wedding gown was the most expensive garment that MGM designer Helen Rose has ever made. It used twenty-five yards of silk taffeta and one hundred yards of silk net. It`s 125-year-old rose point lace was purchased from a museum and thousands of tiny pearls were sewn on the veil.

Part of Prince Rainer of Monaco`s attraction to marrying a movie star was to increase tourism in his tiny, cash-poor principality, and the Kelly family was turned off by his demands that a substantial dowry accompany Grace to Monaco. A figure of $2,000,000 was finally agreed upon, which was diverted from Grace`s inheritance so that her brother and two sisters wouldn`t be shortchanged.

In 1993, the USA and Monaco simultaneously released a commemorative postage stamp honoring her. However, USA federal law forbids postage stamps depicting foreign heads of state, so the USA stamp listed her as "Grace Kelly". while the Monaco stamp listed her as "Princess Grace".

Born at 5:31 AM EST.

Actress Rita Gam was among her bridesmaids.

Assisted in the pre-production status of "Grace Kelly"(1983) (TV) starring Cheryl Ladd as Grace Kelly.

Interred at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Monaco-ville, Monaco.

Has three children with Prince Rainier of Monaco: Princess Caroline of Monaco(1957), Prince Albert of Monaco(1958) and Princess Stephanie of Monaco(1966).

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#5). (1995)