Grace Kelly's stunning performance in her final film, High Society, earned her an Oscar, yet her off-screen persona was far from the poised image she projected.
Rumors swirled about her romantic entanglements, with author Gore Vidal hinting at her penchant for leading men.
During the filming of this particular movie, she allegedly engaged in affairs with multiple men, excluding her co-star Bing Crosby.
Their previous liaison had culminated in a humiliating confrontation in a hotel room, where Crosby caught her entwined with the very actor who bested him for an Academy Award.
Marlon Brando, known for his rebellious image, had a well-documented appetite for both men and women.
While Kelly maintained a more conservative public facade, her private dalliances were common knowledge in Hollywood circles.
Her reputation often left the partners of her co-stars feeling uneasy and suspicious.
In 1953's High Noon, her second film, Gary Cooper's girlfriend Patricia Neal suspected Kelly of being romantically involved with director Fred Zinneman, only to later discover the truth about Cooper's own affair with Kelly, as revealed in Neal's biographer's account.
The scandal between Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Marlon Brando rocked Hollywood
Clark Gable also fell under Kelly's spell during their time filming Mogambo, cementing her status as a seductress of Hollywood's leading men.
Despite Gable's denial of any impropriety, co-star Donald Sinden inadvertently stumbled upon them engaging in intimate activities in Gable's tent during the shoot.
The alleged affair continued discreetly in London, where Gable arranged private accommodations for their trysts.
Unlike many other stars, James Stewart remained untainted by rumors involving Kelly, likely due to his vigilant wife Gloria Stewart, who closely monitored his interactions with the actress on set.
In another instance of romantic intrigue, Kelly starred opposite Bing Crosby in The Country Girl, a role Crosby initially hesitated to cast her in due to her striking beauty.
However, Kelly's stellar performance garnered her the Best Actress award, alongside sparking a clandestine relationship with Crosby, conducted at Alan Ladd's residence.
Unbeknownst to Crosby, Kelly juggled affairs with William Holden, Clark Gable, and a brief liaison with David Niven simultaneously.
The captivating love affairs of Grace Kelly unraveled in Tinseltown
David Niven candidly divulged details of his affair with Kelly on a popular talk show, recounting a humorous encounter with her husband Prince Rainier of Monaco, who inquired about his best lover, to which Niven wittily responded with Kelly's name.
Following the 1955 Oscars, where Kelly triumphed over Crosby, the latter visited her hotel room in the early hours, seeking solace after his loss to Marlon Brando.
What awaited Crosby there was a shocking sight – a n^de Marlon Brando in Kelly's bed, signaling the climax of this captivating tale of scandalous Hollywood affairs.
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