Philadelphia-born (almost exactly eighty seven years ago on 12th November 1929), well-educated and from a wealthy family (just like her character in High Society, the Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra co-starring musical which was her last role), Grace got her Hollywood break-through in High Noon, and went on to win an Oscar for her de-glamourised role in The Country Girl, setting a precedent for beautiful actresses uglying up for roles and winning big awards as a result.