Suspicions of Affairs Strained the Marriage

Despite her departure from Hollywood, Grace could not escape its grasp or the rumors that clung to her name. Speculation was rife that she had engaged in a secret romance with Cary Grant, her co-star in To Catch a Thief. There were whispers that this affair extended beyond her marriage into royalty. Although these sensational claims remained unverified, Cary Grant openly declared his enduring affection for Grace, adding fuel to the fire of speculation. His public declarations of admiration ensured that the narrative of their supposed affair continued to captivate the public and media alike, keeping the rumors alive in the collective imagination.