Tippi Hedren is an American actress known widely for her work in such Alfred Hitchcock films as “The Birds” and “Marnie.” The actress, born Jan. 13, 1930, remains a link to the classic era of Hollywood. The actress’ work was prominently featured in the 1960s, and as her career continued, Hedren shifted her focus to humanitarian efforts and animal rights activism.
Hedren’s style was and remains a key part of her classic Hollywood persona. The actress and activist styled her hair in an exaggerated bouffant in the 1960s — a trend of the time also styled by the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy and more.
As her career shifted to animal rights activism, Hedren incorporated prints of wild cats into her wardrobe, featured on dresses, kaftans and even with her accessories. In 2018, Hedren collaborated with Gucci on an ad campaign.
Hedren is the matriarch of one of Hollywood’s most prominent families. Her daughter is Oscar-nominated actress Melanie Griffith and her granddaughter is actress Dakota Johnson, the latter with whom she’s walked the red carpet.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 1963
Image Credit: Getty Images American actress, animal rights activist and fashion model Tippi Hedren in the United Kingdom on Aug. 23, 1963.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 1963
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren in England for the premiere of his new film ‘The Birds’ in August 1963.
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Tippi HedrenTippi Hedren Through the Years: 1973
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren poses for a portrait in circa 1973.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2000
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren, left, with daughter Tracy Griffith attend the opening reception for acclaimed artist, Nati Cauada May 4, 2000 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2002
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren poses for a photograph after receiving a special sculpture entitled “Spirit of Shambala” created by Jose Lladro in her honor on Sept. 8, 2002 in Beverly Hills. Hedren is the founder and director of the Shambala Preserve.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2002
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren speaks during the pre-Halloween costume benefit for Shambala Wildlife Preserve on Oct. 27, 2002 at the Mark’s Restaurant in Laguna Beach, California.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren poses with a fake bird at a ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 30, 2003 in Hollywood. Hedren starred in the Alfred Hitchcock classic “The Birds.”
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the 17th Annual Genesis Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 15, 2003 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2004
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the 18th Annual Genesis Awards presented by the Humane Society of the United States on March 20, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2004
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the 36th Annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards Show and Banquet in association with the Magic Castle at the Henry Fonda Music Box Theater on May 1, 2004 in Hollywood.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2004
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren promotes her film ROAR at the Rocket Video store Dec. 9, 2004 in Los Angeles.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the Carol Channing Birthday Celebration at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Jan. 31, 2005 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the 19th Annual Genesis Awards Presented by The Humane Society at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 19, 2005 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2006
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren arrives at the 17th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 7, 2006 in Palm Springs.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2006
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren arrives at the 20th Anniversary Genesis Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 18, 2006 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2006
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren arrives at the 34th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Sir Sean Connery held at the Kodak Theatre on June 8, 2006 in Hollywood.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images for AFI Tippi Hedren arrives at AFI’s 40th Anniversary celebration presented by Target held at Arclight Cinemas on October 3, 2007 in Hollywood.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends The Actors Fund Musical Mondays With Ron Abel at the Pantages Theater on March 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2009
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the premiere of the documentary film “Gotta Dance” held at the Linwood Dunn Theater on Aug. 13, 2009 in Los Angeles
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren poses in the press roon at the 24th Genesis Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 20, 2010 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren arrives at the 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards hosted by the Humane Society of the United States held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on March 19, 2011 in Los Angeles.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the “Free Samples” Premiere during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival at the Clearview Chelsea Cinemas on April 20, 2012 in New York City.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival Opening Night Gala screening of “Funny Girl” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2013 in Hollywood.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends the 2014 Princess Grace Awards Gala with presenting sponsor Christian Dior Couture at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Oct. 8, 2014 in Beverly Hills.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images for ELLE (L-R) Dakota Johnson, Tippi Hedren, Melanie Griffith and Stella Banderas attend the 22nd Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Oct. 19, 2015 in Los Angeles.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2016
Image Credit: Rachel Murray Actress & Philanthropist Kieu-Chinh and Actress & Humanitarian Tippi Hedren join CND for the 2016 Tet Parade on Feb. 13, 2016 in Westminster, California.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren attends Larry King’s 60th Broadcasting Anniversary Event at HYDE Sunset: Kitchen + Cocktails on May 1, 2017 in West Hollywood.
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Tippi Hedren Through the Years: 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Tippi Hedren (L) and Dakota Johnson attend the premiere of Amazon Studios “Suspiria” at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on Oct. 24, 2018 in Hollywood, California.