Grace Kelly, the renowned American actress known for her short but illustrious career in eleven films, enjoyed romantic relationships with many of her leading men, as various reports suggest.
While her supporters argue that she sought a father figure to compensate for her own father's distant nature, they refute claims of her promiscuity or nymphomania.
In the 1950s, Grace Kelly captivated audiences as a cinematic royalty, exuding an air of elegance and sophistication. However, a controversial biography has now challenged her pristine image, unearthing a darker side of the actress.
According to Wendy Leigh's book, True Grace: The Life and Times of an American Princess, Kelly was depicted as a s*x-obsessed cheater willing to go to great lengths to fulfill her desires. The biography alleges that she engaged in passionate affairs both before and after her marriage.
As a rising star, Kelly pursued her leading men, often targeting married individuals. Reports mention names such as David Niven, William Holden, Ray Milland, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby, and Oleg Cassini among her romantic interests.
Her actions caused distress among the wives of Hollywood, with one remarking, "I have nothing good to say about her. She had an affair with my best friend's husband, Ray Milland!"
When asked about her seductive prowess, Kelly, the widow of prominent filmmaker Henry Hathaway, confidently claimed, "Everybody. Yes, she wore white gloves, but she was no saint!" James Spada's book, In Grace: The Secret Lives of a Princess, even suggests secret encounters between Bing Crosby and Kelly at the Ladd residence, much to the dismay of Alan Ladd.
According to Spada, Kelly's sister Lizanne revealed that Grace received a marriage proposal from Bing Crosby, but she was not in love with him despite her affection. This revelation came just four months before she met Prince Rainier, with whom she would later become Princess Grace of Monaco.
Unfortunately, her acting career was curtailed after her marriage. The citizens of Monaco and Prince Rainier expected her to fulfill her role solely as their princess, preventing her from appearing on television in any capacity other than that of their sovereign.
Questions regarding Kelly's relationship with Frank Sinatra arose during an interview with George Jacobs, Sinatra's personal valet. While Jacobs acknowledged their collaboration in a film and their dating history, he did not provide further details. Sinatra's visits to Monaco were attributed to supporting Kelly's charitable endeavors, and he also developed a close friendship with Prince Rainier.
Prince Rainier, unaware of Kelly's prior involvement with Bing Crosby, her co-star in High Society, entered into marriage with the belief that she was a virgin. When medical professionals discovered signs of previous experiences, Kelly explained it away as a hockey mishap during her school years.
The revelations from this controversial biography shed new light on the intriguing aspects of Grace Kelly's personal life, forever altering the perception of the actress who charmed the world.
