Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly would have turned 83 today. The late star is making a movie comeback, as a film project titled Grace of Monaco, staring Nicole Kidman in the titular role, is officially in the works. The screenplay reportedly follows Princess Grace's royal life against a backdrop of current events. Thirty years since her tragic death in a car accident, the world is still fascinated by the Academy Award winner who went from Hollywood royalty to European royalty.

At the young age of 26, the American actress retired from acting to move to Monaco and become a princess. She had met Prince Rainier, the sovereign of Monaco, in April 1955 while at the Cannes Film Festival. A year later, they were married in an event broadcast across Europe. Today, Grace Kelly still holds icon status. From her timeless wedding dress, to her glamorous style, to her intriguing personal life, she's left a lasting legacy. Take a look at it now.

There are two celebrity princesses celebrating a birthday today! One portrayed royalty on the silver screen, while the other went from film to the real thing — Anne Hathaway channeled a regular girl thrust into royalty in The Princess Diaries, while Grace Kelly starred in movies like Dial M For Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief before marrying Monaco's Prince Rainier III in 1956. They've also both experienced some sweet Oscar bliss; in 2010, Anne hosted the ceremony with James Franco, and in 1955, Grace won the best actress award for her role in The Country Girl. Perhaps most importantly, both leading ladies have risen to fame and subsequently become fashion icons of their days; not only do we have Grace Kelly to thank for the Hermès Kelly bag, but she was also the picture of poise, polish, and well, grace — something that 30-year old red-carpet beauty Anne Hathaway has also perfected. We're celebrating both birthday girls with photos of their unmistakable similarities and stately style — click through to see them all!

America's princess, actress Grace Kelly, became true royalty when she wed Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956. After officially tying the knot in a civil ceremony on April 18, the prince and princess had an elaborate Catholic Mass ceremony the following day, which was deemed "The Wedding of the Century." Today, it's still considered to be one of the most influential weddings in history. Fifty-six years later, we're honoring the anniversary of this iconic royal ceremony by interpreting our favorite moments for today's classic bride.

Princess Charlene of Monaco was pretty in pink at the Red Cross Gala Ball today, one of the world's most famous (and pricey) balls. Joined by Prince Albert II, the royal pair follow in the footsteps of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco when they attended the same star-studded gala in 1958. The annual event was founded in 1948 and is held at Monaco Sporting Club. Although this isn't Charlene and Albert's first time attending the ball together, it is the first time they've attended as husband and wife. See more photos of the prince and princess of Monaco now.

When Charlene Wittstock marries Prince Albert of Monaco this weekend, she will assume the title once held by Grace Kelly: Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco. The small city state on the Cote d'Azur is pulling out all the stops for the three-day Monaco royal-wedding event that begins today, especially since this is the first time a sovereign has married since Albert's parents, Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, wed in April 1956.

At the young age of 26, American actress and Oscar winner Grace Kelly retired from acting to move to Monaco and become a princess. She had met Prince Rainier, the sovereign of Monaco, in April 1955 while at the Cannes Film Festival. A year later they were married in an event broadcast across Europe, after the prince had traveled to America to meet with Grace and her family. He proposed after only three days, and her family had to present him with a $2 million dowry — a lot of money back then! On her way to become a princess, Grace left New York harbor with her family, bridesmaids, and poodle for the eight-day journey to Monaco. When she arrived, 20,000 people greeted her as she made her way to the palace.

Grace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco following a civil and religious ceremony. Princess Grace's wedding gown, created by an MGM costume designer, was so iconic that it clearly influenced Kate Middleton's wedding dress on her big day. In anticipation of this weekend's wedding, take a look back at everything from Grace Kelly's engagement, arrival in Monaco, and gorgeous wedding now.

Recently, we got a peek at Prince William and Kate Middleton's purported wedding fragrances. Wills and Kate aren't the only royal lovebirds to have a scented wedding, though. High-profile princesses and heads of state have been perfuming their nuptials since the Victorian era. From Victoria herself to Princess Diana and even Grace Kelly, here are five wedding fragrances that have left their mark.