Born in Philadelphia in 1929, she pursued acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her breakthrough came with "High Noon" in 1952, followed by notable roles in "Rear Window" and "To Catch a Thief." Her elegance and poise made her a Hollywood icon. In 1956, she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco, becoming Princess of Monaco and retiring from acting. Her charitable work and style left a lasting legacy. She tragically died in a car accident in 1982.