Tippi Hedren Net Worth - Pulptastic

Publish date: 2024-05-30

What is Tippi Hedren’s net worth?

Tippi Hedren, the American actress and animal rights activist, has a net worth of $20 million. She gained fame for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie”.

Along with her successful acting career, Hedren is a dedicated animal rescuer and founder of the Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat established in 1983.

Early Life and Career of Tippi Hedren

Tippi Hedren, born Nathalie Kay Hedren on January 19, 1930 in Minnesota, is of Swedish, German, and Norwegian ancestry. Her father owned a general store in Lafayette, Minnesota, and gave her the nickname “Tippi.” The family moved to Minneapolis when she was four and eventually relocated to California while she was in high school. As a teenager, she modeled in department store fashion shows and went on to build a successful modeling career in New York from 1950 to 1961. During this time, she appeared on the cover of Life Magazine and in various commercial and print ads.

Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren’s Controversial Relationship

In 1961, Alfred Hitchcock saw Tippi Hedren on a commercial and contacted her to work with him. She signed a seven-year contract and debuted in The Birds, winning a Golden Globe for her role. Hitchcock offered her the lead in his next film, Marnie, but their relationship was stressful and controversial. Hedren alleged unwanted advances and being held hostage under her contract. Hitchcock sold her contract to Universal Studios, where she appeared in two TV shows before being fired for refusing to work on a Western. In 1973, Hedren cited lifestyle differences for the split in her professional relationship with Hitchcock.

Tippi Hedren’s Filmography

After her falling out with Hitchcock, Hedren appeared in over fifty films and television shows. Some of her notable roles were in films like Tiger by the Tail, Satan’s Harvest, Mister Kingstreet’s War, Foxfire Light, and Roar.

Roar was produced by Hedren and was one of the most dangerous movies ever filmed.

Tippi Hedren’s Roar Foundation and TV Appearances

Roar, the movie that Tippi Hedren starred in and co-produced, led her to establish the non-profit Roar Foundation. The foundation’s Shambala Preserve serves as a home to approximately 70 animals.

In addition to her work with the foundation, Hedren made appearances on several primetime television shows such as Hart to Hart, Tales from the Darkside, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Return to Green Acres.

Marriages and Family

Tippi Hedren has been married three times and has one daughter, actress Melanie Griffith. Hedren has three grandchildren from daughter Griffith.

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