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Their marriage lasted only three years, ending in 1968. At the time of their divorce, the 30-year-old beauty claimed that her husband had treated her in “a cruel and inhuman manner.”
She claimed that Grant had pushed her to the brink of a nervous breakdown and persuaded her to take LSD, which she said she used only twice. In addition, she alleged that he struck her, and laughed while doing it.
Court documents also revealed that in 1967, Grant’s annual income was around $500,000, with a personal fortune exceeding $10 million.
Walking away and starting over
But leaving her marriage wasn’t easy.
“I couldn’t breathe in that atmosphere anymore,” she confessed.
Despite the heartbreak, her love for him remained pure. “I didn’t really want anything from him. I just loved him. There was no agenda there.”
In the years that followed, she looked back with gratitude rather than bitterness.
“There are some happy memories with Cary. I’m grateful for the experience. It’s brought me to be the woman I am today.”
The end of their relationship marked the beginning of a long journey back to herself — a journey defined by resilience, reflection, and faith.
A mother’s greatest gift
From their marriage came her greatest joy: their daughter, Jennifer, born in 1966 — Cary Grant’s only child. Even after their divorce, this bond kept them connected in mutual devotion.
After Grant’s death in 1986, she was offered “millions” to write a tell-all memoir about their marriage. “Swifty Lazar called me a week after Cary died,” she recalled, but she turned it d
own.
In the Domestic Relations court 9/12 to seek temporary support from Grant / Getty Images
Fifteen years later, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, then a book editor, encouraged her to tell her story — but not just about Cary.
She waited until she was emotionally ready. “It’s about relationships and what people do to themselves and each other under that canopy called love,” she explained of her eventual memoir.
Facing time and public judgment
Even into her 80s, she remained in the public eye, attending events and basketball games with her trademark energy and smile.
In 2023, fans and critics took to social media after seeing new photos of her — some expressing admiration, others judgment.
The actress is seen out and about on July 13, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
“Looks great for 86 and walking — what more could you ask for?” one fan wrote.
Others were less kind, saying, “Too much surgery” or “What happened to her face?”
The reactions reflected society’s enduring obsession with youth, especially for women once celebrated as symbols of beauty.
In 2025, the actress once again stepped out for a rare public sighting over the weekend, and fans could hardly recognize her.
The 88-year-old actress and filmmaker was photographed in Los Angeles on July 13, taking her dogs for a walk. She kept things casual in a white summer blouse, black flared leggings, a black fedora, and simple sandals.
Finding peace through faith
Through it all, she’s found something deeper than fame: faith.
“Praying, that’s what keeps me straight,” she shared.
Calling herself a “big God girl,” she’s open about how spirituality helped her make sense of life’s challenges.
“After some of the things I’ve been through, I couldn’t make sense out of the world, so I had to go to something that did make sense,” she said.
Faith, for her, is not only personal but active.
The Oscar-nominated star hosts a monthly Bible study at her home and volunteers weekly with recovering addicts, offering encouragement and hope to others.
The woman behind the name
If you haven’t guessed by now, we’re talking about the incredible Dyan Cannon, a woman who broke free from Hollywood’s expectations, faced heartbreak with grace, and came out the other side stronger, wiser, and at peace.
Looking back, she says simply, “I have to say that it took me a while to find happiness, but I’m a happy puppy now.”