Virginie Girod SEASON 2022 - 202306:55 a.m., September 14, 2022

Grace Kelly is the icon of a whole generation.

Her story is that of a Hollywood star who became Princess of Monaco through her marriage to Prince Rainier III.

However, behind the radiant smile she displayed for journalists, Grace Kelly was a lonely and tormented woman.

How did she come into the limelight?

And who was she really?

In this new episode of the "At the heart of History" podcast produced by Europe 1 Studio, historian Virginie Girod recounts the life of Grace Kelly, one of the biggest stars of the 1950s. 

"At the heart of history" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast.

Writing and presentation: Virginie Girod 

- Producer: Adele Humbert 

- Artistic direction: Adèle Humbert and Julien Tharaud 

- Directed by: Clement Ibrahim 

- Original music: Julien Tharaud 

- Additional music: Julien Tharaud and Sébastien Guidis 

- Communication: Kelly Decroix 

- Distribution and writing: Eloise Bertil 

- Visual: Sidonie Mangin

Meet Grace Kelly, a great Hollywood actress who became Princess of Monaco, in this story narrated by historian Virginie Girod.

At the start of her story, Grace Kelly grew up in what seemed to be the perfect American family.

Between her father, business manager and Olympic medalist, and her swimming champion mother, the little girl is brought up in the cult of the body.

But within this family of athletes, she who is shy and reserved struggles to find her place.

Until the day when, thanks to her uncle George Kelly, an influential playwright, Grace Kelly understands what her path will be… This story is a Europe 1 Studio production.

Topics covered: History – Grace Kelly – Monaco – Rainier III - Hollywood