The Actress Turned Princess Literally Fell From Grace

Her Final Film, in Frank Sinatra’s Arms

In her final film, High Society, Kelly wore her own engagement ring as a well-bred Philadelphia heiress. In a case of art imitating life, she was seen in Frank Sinatra’s arms, sighing, “I don’t seem to be made of bronze then?”

Grace Kelly is held on Frank Sinatra's arm in a publicity still from the film.

Bill Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra. Source: Moviestillsdb.com/ Copyright: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios

A few years before her death, she said, “I regret I didn’t stick to it for another five years because I believe I might have made a real name as Grace Kelly.” Being a princess wasn’t as grand as she thought. But she kept busy with charity balls, flower art and being the first woman on 20th Century Fox’s board.

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