her mother was part of Philadelphia Society and had become friends with Pr.Rainer years ago. Gwyneth being in her 20's when she won her Oscar like Grace was often thought of as a possibility, but most said she was just a friend to Albert, having visited the Palace with her family as a child, over the years.
Actually I think her mother was Jewish and not part of Mainline. Reese Witherspoon is part of MainLine society being a direct descendent of John Witherspoon. I'm going to do a bit of research and get back on that. You have to be careful when reading about actresses who claim thus or thus connections because a huge part of the Hollywood business is to stand out and be 'better' than other actresses in the industry. A lot of actresses brag about their Ivy League educations, coming from money, stuff that might be true but something that isn't exactly something that someone else in the world doesn't have.
Rainer must have at times been frustrated to see his son bringing women home every few months or years ,only to go nowhere.
According to Robert Lacey, Rainier was indulgent about Albert's antics. Still though, it's like Albert doesn't even try to find someone decent. It really is disgusting that Albert hasn't secured the direct succession as he's supposed to. Prince Charles was practically ordered to marry Diana and while it's something to be avoided, it's no excuse to not marry someone.
If being Princess of Monaco were something to aspire to, then I'm sure a lot of women would merrily be trying to seduce Albert into a ring, decent women. I just wonder if perhaps Caroline might play a part in it. She's been First Lady for so long that while she says she would look forward to handing the reins over, I wonder if she would prefer to inherit the throne herself and keep being First Lady of Monaco and reigning princess in her own right. Supposedly Rainier was interested in Ira Von Furstenburg, but Caroline saw Ira as a threat to her position in Monaco. Caroline might be passive/agressively encouraging Albert to forget his duties in that respect.
I think he seems to get on well with Charlene, she might do fine (if he ever decided to marry her) I'm just not sure though, if he will. I thought he would have proposed by now, it's not like he's in his 20's , still trying to find himself.
Rather reminds me of George Clooney in that respect, although Clooney was married once. Becoming less of a catch and more of a dirty old man. Diddling one tart after another and then disposing of them. If he disposes of Charlene then he'll look even worse.
I personally theorize that Clooney and Albert are waiting for women they think they deserve (successful, wealthy in their own right, professional Alpha Females), but fail to realize that while in their small spheres they are a catch, they are in the wider world liabilities. What successful businesswoman/socialite/diplomat would want someone like Clooney on their arm and get mixed up in the insane world of the entertainment industry? Actors make a ton of cash, but if you were a successful businesswoman, would you really want to throw away your solid life in favor of being arm candy.
If I were to date Clooney, people would give me the moral third degree. People would refer to me as his 'latest piece,' then automatically assume I'm some former scuzzy stripper/bartender/cocktail waitress (no offense to any out there I have a job as a cocktail waitress myself) and I would have to prove them wrong until my real career is shown to the public. Then he would expect me to walk two steps behind (all the actors do that to their wives) and be a social asset.
Why would I marry Prince Albert when I can buy my own jewels, run in those circles (which I don't but for the sake of the scenario) and have fun with my own money? I know that if I dated Clooney, I would fundamentally be wasting my time and if he did propose, I would likely jeapordize my own carefully developed life for someone who is still fundamentally mixed up. I would have to be insane to invite that chaos into my life.
People attract like. There have to be serious questions asked as to why these men attract and keep women like this. Charlene is a good catch and she IS a former Olympian, something that isn't really to be sneered at. Men like Albert and Clooney attract women like strippers/showgirls/gold diggers in general because there's something solidly wrong with their personalities that healthy men don't have.
We talk all the time about how Kate is messed up and should be avoided by a man like William and Albert is rather the same. Albert should be attracting successful, titled, wealthy women, but he isn't. It's not just the children out of wedlock (something major and NOT the fault of the kids), but the possibility of being thrown into a swamp of drama that women don't need now. If Caroline is determined to hold onto her position of First Lady then why go into a marriage that will result in a nasty tussle for power and a rightful place that should go to Albert's bride via marriage as a right?
one was Jodie Foster (that was quickly put to rest once info returned, there would never be interest whatsoever)
Well, Jodie has a life of her own and she's not going to throw it away for something like that. It's a pity that Albert can only attract (other than Charlene) women who have nothing to leave behind. Sad all around.
