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Birth
Grace Patricia Kelly was born on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father was John Brendan "Jack" Kelly, and her mother was Margaret Katherine Majer. -
High School Graduation
Although the date is unspecified, she graduated from Stevens School in Germantown, Pennsylvania. -
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Graduation
Although the date is unspecified, she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York at age 19. -
Broadway Debut
She starred her first role in the Broadway production, "The Father" -
Release of "Fourteen Hours"
She starred in the black and white thriller film "Fourteen Hours" as Mrs. Louise Ann Fuller at the age of 22. -
Release of "High Noon"
She starred in the Western drama film "High Noon" as Amy Kane. -
Release of "Mogambo"
She starred in the romance film "Mogambo" as Linda Nordley. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. -
Release of "Dial M for Murder"
She starred in the thriller film "Dial M for Murder" as Margot Mary Wendice. She won a National Board of Review for Best Actress and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. -
Release of "Rear Window"
She starred in the thriller and action film "Rear Window" as Lisa Carol Fremont. She won a National Board of Review Award for Best Actress and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. -
Cover of Time Magazine
She appeared on the cover of Time Magazine with the logo, "Gentlemen prefer ladies." -
Release of "The Country Girl"
She starred in the musical drama film "The Country Girl" as Georgie Elgin. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, National Board of Review Award for Best Actress, and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. -
Release of "To Catch a Thief"
She starred in the romance and thriller film "To Catch a Thief" as Frances Stevens. -
Golden Globe Henrietta Award
She won the Golden Globe Henrietta Award for Favorite Female. -
Marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco
She married the Prince of Monaco and publicly announced her abandonment of her acting career in order to become Princess Consort of Monaco. -
Birth of Princess Caroline
She gave birth to her first daughter, Caroline Louise Marguerite. -
Birth of Prince Albert
She gave birth to her first son, Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi. -
Star on the Walk of Fame
She received a star on the Hollywood Star Walk. -
Birth of Princess Stéphanie
She gave birth to her second daughter, Stéphanie Marie Elisabeth Grimaldi. -
Start of the Monaco Garden Club
Her love for plants and flowers resulted in the creation of the Monaco Garden Club, encouraging awareness and education of artistry through plants and flowers as well as the protection of natural sites. -
Death
She suffered a stroke, lost control of the vehicle, and died in southern France at age 52. -
Release of "Grace of Monaco"
Nicole Kidman portrays Grace Kelly in the romance film based on Grace's life, "Grace of Monaco".
