20 Rare Photos Of Grace Kelly Showing Her Iconic Style -

Princess Grace Kelly once said, “The idea of my life as a fairy tale is itself a fairy tale.” And she would be right.

Born in Philadelphia, Kelly moved to New York City to study acting. It was there that she later made her Broadway debut. Her breakout role on the big screen was in High Noon in 1951. In 1954, she won her first Oscar for The Country Girl. The films that made her a true star were those by Alfred Hitchcock: Kelly was a muse for the director, as she starred in To Catch a Thief, Dial M for Murder, and Rear Window. On April 18, 1956, she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco, making her a princess at just 26. The actress-turned-princess dedicated the rest of her life to civil service and charity work as Princess Grace of Monaco. She quickly became one of Hollywood’s stars that defined an era. Kelly was always on trend with her elegant, graceful style. Take a glance back at her beautiful personality through a series of inspiring vintage photographs.