Her Next Role Had Her as the Leading Lady

As Grace Kelly stepped onto the set of her subsequent Hitchcock collaboration, Rear Window, her notoriety had already set the stage. Cast opposite her was the charming and much-adored 46-year-old Jimmy Stewart, fitting the profile of the older, authoritative men she was known to favor. While Grace found Stewart irresistibly appealing, this pairing diverged from her previous patterns; she maintained a professional boundary with him, never venturing beyond collegial interactions. This shift marked a notable departure from her history of on-set romances, despite the undeniable attraction she felt towards her distinguished co-star.