In a new book titled Hitchcock's Blondes, author Laurence Leamer reveals shocking details about Grace Kelly's mischievous side and her involvement with multiple men.
Despite her angelic appearance and upbeat attitude, the Pennsylvania native was far more complex and manipulative than people realized.
According to Leamer, Kelly used her charms to seduce various men, including Don Richardson, a teacher at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
Kelly took Richardson home to meet her parents, but they disapproved of the relationship due to his Jewish background and marital status.
However, Kelly continued to pursue Richardson along with other men, such as Claudius Charles Phillippe, the banquet manager of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and millionaire playboy Aly Khan, who was also married to Rita Hayworth at the time.
One evening, Kelly invited Richardson to her apartment, where they made love.
Afterward, she paraded before him wearing different gowns, leaving Richardson curious about their origin.
It was during this moment that Kelly revealed herself nude, adorned with a gold bracelet laden with emeralds.
To Richardson's surprise, he recognized the bracelet from a previous encounter with a woman who had been involved with Aly Khan.
Leamer explains that Khan often gave the same jewelry as tokens of appreciation to his lovers.
Feeling betrayed, Richardson threw the bracelet into a fish tank and ended his relationship with Kelly.
She questioned whether the bracelet had caused their breakup, to which Richardson confirmed it was a significant factor.
Leamer describes Richardson hastily putting on his clothes and leaving Kelly's apartment.
Before departing, he glanced back at her, expecting to see her distraught.
However, she was still n^ked, reaching down into the water to retrieve the bracelet.
Years later, Kelly found success in Hollywood, starring in films like High Noon and receiving an Oscar nomination and win for her performances in Mogambo and The Country Girl, respectively.
She also appeared in three Alfred Hitchcock films before marrying Prince Rainier of Monaco and retiring from acting.
Leamer's book explores similar stories about other actresses who worked with Hitchcock, including June Howard-Tripp, Madeleine Carroll, Ingrid Bergman, Janet Leigh, Kim Novak, Eva Marie Saint, and Tippi Hedren.
Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark Obsession is now available for readers interested in uncovering the hidden lives of these iconic actresses.
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