But Aly Khan, the son of an Italian actress and the most powerful leader in the Muslim world, charmed Rita the most. They met at a party on the French Riviera and spent the night dancing.

The young Prince Aly Khan was obsessed with speed and excitement. He would engage in recklessly fast horse rides, participate in the Monaco Grand Prix, and partake in hunting lions and tigers.

The troublesome (yet remarkable) love story of Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan In 1949, a highly-publicized marriage between a well-known Hollywood star and a prince captivated the world.