Why Did Cary Grant Boycott The Academy Awards?

Cary Grant retired from acting in 1966 following the release of “Walk, Don’t Run,” a remake of 1943’s “The More the Merrier.” He wanted to spend more time with his family, a decision prompted by the birth of his first daughter, Jennifer Grant, with then-wife Dyan Cannon. At the time, Grant was also disillusioned with the roles he was being offered, and the rest is history.

That said, Grant still stayed busy after stepping away from acting. He became a consultant and board member for a cosmetics company called Fabergé, a gig he accepted because he had access to a private jet. Furthermore, he didn’t completely turn his back on show business, as he joined MGM Studios as a board member and hosted a stage show called “A Conversation with Cary Grant.”

In 1970, Grant was awarded an honorary Oscar for his contributions to acting. His buddy Frank Sinatra presented the trophy, and Grant actually showed up to accept it, ending his 12-year hiatus from the ceremony.

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