Princess Grace of Monaco, became an actress despite the controversy that rose in his family. From young, he moved to New York, where he joined the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and performed work as a model. Soon achieved his first role on Broadway was in 1949. His appearances following consisted of small interventions on television.

So, tried his luck in Los Angeles. At the age of 22 involved in a film with a secondary character. Hollywood appreciated his fine beauty, elegance and talent for interpretation. Just before the danger, 1952, offered to act as a protagonist along with Gary Cooper. Mogambo, was his next film and gave a nomination for an Oscar as best actress.

His career in the world of film was not very extensive, but still the director Hitchock considered as one of the favorite actresses, which was to film Perfect Crime, Rear Window and To Catch A Thief. By then she met her future husband, Prince Rainier of Monaco.

The anguish of living, 1954, made him reach as Leading Actress Oscar. And yet, before marrying the prince, finally acted in High Society, 1956. Also interpret the swan, 1956, Bridges of Toko-Ri, 1954, Green Fire, 1954 and Fourteen hours, 1951.