Cary Grant Wins Posthumous Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album
LOS ANGELES – More than three decades after his passing, Hollywood legend Cary Grant has won a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. The honor, announced at the 2026 Grammy Awards, recognizes “Dear Archie: The Cary Grant Tapes,” a newly released collection of personal recordings featuring the actor’s reflections on his life and career.
The album, produced by Turner Classic Movies in collaboration with Grant’s estate, features never-before-heard audio from private letters, diary entries, and interviews recorded during his later years. His signature charm and wit shine as he discusses his rise from Bristol, England, to becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men. The recordings also touch on his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, his personal struggles, and his thoughts on love and fatherhood.
“Hearing my father’s voice again, sharing his own story in his own words, is a gift,” said Jennifer Grant, Cary’s daughter, who accepted the award on his behalf. “This project was a labor of love, and I’m grateful that the world still appreciates his legacy.”
*The album has been widely praised by critics and fans alike, with Variety calling it “a captivating time capsule of Hollywood’s Golden Age.” The Grammy win cements Grant’s enduring influence, proving that his voice remains as timeless as his performances in classics like North by Northwest and To Catch a Thief.
With this win, Cary Grant joins the ranks of posthumous Grammy recipients, further solidifying his place in entertainment history. His legacy, it seems, is still unfolding, one elegant syllable at a time.
