Movie legend and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly’s granddaughter is all grown up—and she’s inherited her famous grandmother’s striking beauty.
Grace Kelly was a constant presence on screens throughout the 1950s. And even though her acting career lasted only six years, it was remarkably prolific.
The epitome of class and beauty
Grace Kelly was once among Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses. She entered the performing world at 20, appearing in theatrical productions in New York City.
From there, she launched a busy television career during the Golden Age of Television. Actresses of that era were known for their poise and elegance—and Grace Kelly, to many, stood out as one of the most stunning of them all.
Born in Philadelphia and often described as the definition of class and beauty, she appeared in a string of films between 1952 and 1956. One of her standout roles was in the adventure romance Mogambo alongside Clark Gable and Ava Gardner, which earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
The following year, she appeared in The Country Girl with Bing Crosby and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Across just five years, she starred in 11 movies. Some of the most notable included the comedy musical High Society with Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, as well as three Alfred Hitchcock classics: Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief with Cary Grant.
Retired from the big screen at just 26 years old
Despite her success, Grace Kelly retired from film at only 26 to marry Prince Rainier III and become Princess of Monaco.
In just six years, the beloved starlet had made 11 successful movies, won two Golden Globes and an Academy Award, and married a prince.
But joining one of Europe’s most high-profile royal families meant she could not continue her acting career. In her new role, she dedicated herself to charitable work and cultural initiatives instead.
Grace Kelly also became a mother to three children: Caroline, Princess of Hanover; Albert II, Prince of Monaco; and Princess Stéphanie.
Tragically, Grace Kelly died after a car accident that followed a stroke, causing her to lose control of her vehicle. On September 13, 1982, she lost control of her 10-year-old Rover 3500 sedan, which plunged 120 feet off a winding mountain road near Monte Carlo.
Her daughter, Stéphanie, who was in the passenger seat, tried in vain to regain control of the car. She was 17 at the time and survived.
Princess Grace passed away from her injuries the next day, on September 14, 1982. Her family made the painful decision to remove her from life support after her brain ceased to function. Grace Kelly was only 52 when she died.
Grace Kelly grandchildren
Her three children went on to have 11 children, many of whom seem to have inherited their grandmother’s trademark elegance and style.
One of her youngest grandchildren is Camille Gottlieb, the 27-year-old daughter of Grace Kelly’s youngest child, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, and Jean-Raymond Gottlieb.
Living in Monaco, Camille has two older half-siblings—and her half-sister Pauline Ducruet is also often noted for resembling their beautiful grandmother.
But Camille, in particular, appears to have inherited Grace Kelly’s blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. And when she wears red lipstick, the family resemblance becomes even harder to miss.
Camille is not eligible for the Monegasque throne because her parents were not married when she was born. In fact, according to Town & Country magazine, her father’s identity was kept private for a time.
Her Instagram account, followed by nearly 115,000 people, is filled with photos of Camille that frequently remind fans of her iconic grandmother.
It’s a bittersweet thought that Grace Kelly didn’t live long enough to see her family grow into such a remarkable new generation—she would have been so proud.
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