Princess Grace Kelly 1889-1960: Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Brendan Kelly, Sr. and Margaret Katherine Majer on October 4, 1889. Her dream was to become an actress, so she left New York after high school and did some modeling work. She appeared on magazine covers, and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Kelly won a best actress Oscar in 1954 for The Country Girl with Bing Crosby.She is better known for playing a gorgeous blonde in three Alfred Hitchcock films: Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief. The musical comedy High Society (1956) was her last film appearance. She married Prince Rainer on April 18, 1956. They had three children: Princess Caroline Louise Marguerite, Albert II of Monaco, and Princess Stephanie Marie Elisabeth. As a condition of marriage, she was required to give up her American citizenship. After marrying Prince Rainer, he banned the showing of all her movies in Monaco. The people of Monaco no longer w anted their princess to act in future movies.  Throughout her lifetime, Princess Grace of Monaco was dedicated to helping young artists realize their career goals.  The Princess Grace Foundation continues to support young talented theater, dance and film artists to this day. In 1993, USA and Monaco released a commemorative postage stamp to honor her. She was the first actress to appear on a United States postage stamp.  The U.S. honored her as Grace Kelly and Monaco honored her as "Princess Grace". It is said she died of a stroke while driving June 20, 1960.