Tippi Hedren & Family: ‘The Birds’ Actress With Daughter Melanie Griffith & More

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January 19, 2024 12:30PM EST
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Tippi Hedren is an actress, animal activist, and head of an acting dynasty. In celebration of her 94th birthday, take a look at ‘The Birds’ talent with daughter Melanie Griffith and more.

A wild ride. Tippi Hedren is an actress, iconic for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds as well as her animal activism. The Minnesota-born beauty started as a model before pivoting to acting in the early 60s after Hitchcock discovered her on the set of a commercial. From there she went on to appear in over 80 films and television shows, including the psychological drama Marnie, the political satire Citizen Ruth, the absurdist comedy I Heart Huckabees, and more.

In addition to her acting career, Tippi is a wildlife advocate, whose non-profit the Roar Foundation supports the Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat for big cats in Southern California.

Tippi is also the head of an acting dynasty. Her only daughter is Melanie Griffith. Melanie’s own daughter Dakota Johnson is also an actress, known for her role in 50 Shade Of Grey.

Ready for more photos of Tippi and family? Check out our gallery for all the best.

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Tippi Hedren in 1981

Tippi Hedren in 1981
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Tippi Hedren is seen with a tiger in a scene from her 1981 documentary Roar. She looked completely calm with the big cat.

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Tippi Hedren in 1968

Tippi Hedren in 1968
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Tippi Hedren flirts with husband Noel Marshall at the Beverly Hilton in 1968. The couple were married from 1964 to 1982.

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Tippi Hedren Marries Noel Marshall

Tippi Hedren Marries Noel Marshall
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Tippi Hedren and her husband, manager Noel Marshall cut the cake at their 1964 wedding at her home in Hollywood. They got some help from Tippi’s then-7-year-old daughter Melanie, who was from her first marriage to ad exec Peter Griffith.

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Tippi Hedren, Dakota Johnson, Melanie Griffith & Stella Bandera

Tippi Hedren, Dakota Johnson, Melanie Griffith & Stella Bandera
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Ladies night! Tippi Hedren attends the ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards with granddaughters Dakota Johnson (left) and Stella Banderas (far right) Tippi Hedren, and daughter Melanie Griffith (center right) on Oct. 19, 2015.

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Tippi & the Girls

Tippi & the Girls
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Tippi Hedren wraps her arms around daughter Melanie Griffith, and granddaughters Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas at the 2015 ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards. They were all elegant in black attire.

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Tippi Hedren & Melanie Griffith in 2016

Tippi Hedren & Melanie Griffith in 2016
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Melanie Griffith and mother Tippi Hedren look like quite the pair at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards in 2016. They both certainly know a thing or two about glamour.

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Tippi Hedren Supports Dakota Johnson at the ‘Suspiria’ Premiere

Tippi Hedren Supports Dakota Johnson at the ‘Suspiria’ Premiere
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Tippi Hedren is quite the proud grandma as she supports Dakota Johnson at the premiere of her film Suspiria on Oct. 24, 2018. She wore a patterned jacket while Dakota stunned in scarlet.

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Tippi Hedren Holds Dakota Johnson

Tippi Hedren Holds Dakota Johnson
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Tippi Hedren holds onto granddaughter Dakota Johnson’s arm during the 2018 premiere of Suspiria. The movie was a remake of the 1977 cult classic directed by Dario Argento.

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