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Sky Arte Blonde Power Night: Doris Day, Bardot, Monroe, Kelly

other · 2026-05-05

On Monday, May 2, Sky Arte HD airs a Blonde Power evening featuring four iconic blonde actresses. The lineup begins with a first-run episode of "Vite da Star" on Doris Day, who worked with James Stewart, Cary Grant, Charles Vidor, and Alfred Hitchcock. Next is "Brigitte Bardot – Un'icona francese," exploring her career and life on the French Riviera. A second "Vite da Star" episode covers Marilyn Monroe's rise from a difficult childhood to Hollywood stardom. The evening closes with Grace Kelly, whom Hitchcock called "ghiaccio bollente" (hot ice); they made three films together, and during the Monaco shoot of "To Catch a Thief," she met her future husband. Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune, which manages content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Sky Arte HD airs a Blonde Power evening on Monday, May 2.
  • First episode of 'Vite da Star' focuses on Doris Day.
  • Doris Day worked with James Stewart, Cary Grant, Charles Vidor, and Alfred Hitchcock.
  • Documentary 'Brigitte Bardot – Un'icona francese' is included.
  • A second 'Vite da Star' episode covers Marilyn Monroe.
  • Grace Kelly is featured; Hitchcock called her 'ghiaccio bollente'.
  • Hitchcock and Kelly made three films together.
  • Kelly met her future husband during the Monaco shoot of 'To Catch a Thief'.

Entities

Artists

  • Doris Day
  • Brigitte Bardot
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Grace Kelly
  • James Stewart
  • Cary Grant
  • Charles Vidor
  • Alfred Hitchcock

Institutions

  • Sky Arte HD
  • Artribune

Locations

  • France
  • French Riviera
  • Monaco
  • Hollywood

Sources