Her Father Was An Accomplished Industrialist And Athlete
John Brendan Kelly Sr., known more affectionately as Jack Kelly, built a fortune with his company that specialized in bricklaying and construction. His fortune afforded his children the opportunity to attend prestigious schools and gatherings.
However, Jack Kelly wasn’t just a smart businessman, he also followed his own passion, becoming a triple Olympic Gold Medal winner in the sport of rowing. He would become the first rower to win three gold medals and is still considered one of the greatest competitors the sport has ever known. His ability to follow his passion was likely a reason his daughter chose her own path in Hollywood after years of formal education training.
Coming from a wealthy and respected family also probably made it easier for Kelly to push off the advances of a wealthy prince but not for long as we will soon learn.
