I don’t want to dress up a picture with just my face.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Grace Kelly did not want to be the sole focus of her acting roles. She wanted the entire movie or picture to be the main attraction, not just her own face or appearance. Instead of making the story all about her, she preferred to let the whole work shine and not overshadow it with just her own image.
About Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was a renowned American actress who became the Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III in 1956. She had a successful film career, winning an Academy Award and several Golden Globes, before retiring from acting to focus on her royal duties and philanthropic work.
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