The Hollywood studio system during its golden age had absolute control over its stars. Studio executives dictated what actors wore, who they dated, and how they lived their private lives through multi-year contracts. Well, it takes courage to love. Some brave women valued their personal happiness more than corporate wealth. Here are some legendary leading ladies who proved that love matters far more than fame.
#1: Grace Kelly
After winning an Academy Award and becoming Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest inspiration, Grace Kelly was an icon in Hollywood. In 1956, she decided to leave her Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract. When she married Prince Rainier III, she swapped the studio backlots for a real-life royal title. Her acting career came to an end when she moved across the Atlantic to become the Sovereign Princess of Monaco.
