Tippi Hedren Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tippi Hedren.

Tippi Hedren is an American actress and former fashion model, best known for her collaborations with iconic filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. She was born on January 19, 1930, in New Ulm, Minnesota. Before pursuing acting, Hedren enjoyed a successful modeling career in New York City.

Hedren's big break came when Alfred Hitchcock discovered her in a television commercial and cast her as the lead in his psychological thriller "The Birds" (1963). Her captivating performance earned her critical acclaim and made her an overnight sensation. She continued her collaboration with Hitchcock in the film "Marnie" (1964), further showcasing her range and talent.

Despite being praised for her performances, Hedren never gained the same level of success following her work with Hitchcock. Over the years, she appeared in a variety of films and television shows, often showcasing her versatility as an actress. She also had the opportunity to work with directors such as Charles Chaplin and, later in her career, her daughter Melanie Griffith.

Beyond her acting career, Tippi Hedren has been actively involved in humanitarian and animal rights work. She founded the Roar Foundation in 1983, which cares for endangered big cats in a sanctuary called Shambala Preserve. Hedren's dedication to animal welfare has garnered her widespread recognition and respect.

Overall, Tippi Hedren's talent, beauty, and perseverance have made her an influential figure in the world of cinema, leaving a lasting legacy in Hitchcock's films and her contributions to animal activism.

I could really use a corporate sponsor. People think that be

I could really use a corporate sponsor. People think that because you're in the movies, you're rich. I have allocated all my resources to Shambala so the animals will always be safe.

Tippi Hedren

Movies

I was at the end of the studio system so when I walked into

I was at the end of the studio system so when I walked into movies, I had a magnificent suite in which I had a living room and a kitchen and a complete makeup room. I had everything just for me. With the independents, you're kind of roughing it, literally.

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Movies

Working with Chaplin was very amusing and strange. His films

Working with Chaplin was very amusing and strange. His films are so funny, but working with him, I found him to be a very serious man. Whereas the films of Hitchcock are macabre, he could be a very funny man to work with, always telling jokes and holding court. Of course, when I worked with Charlie he was getting older.

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Funny

So I do have to work, you know, and I find as many movies an

So I do have to work, you know, and I find as many movies and TV shows that I can, because otherwise I wouldn't have an income.

Tippi Hedren

Movies

So I think it is common knowledge that Hitchcock had fantasi

So I think it is common knowledge that Hitchcock had fantasies or whatever you want to call them about his leading ladies.

Tippi Hedren

Knowledge

Honest to God, all my life I have had such a fear of spiders

Honest to God, all my life I have had such a fear of spiders. In fact, I use to have a reoccurring dream about one. Very clearly, it was black with a red head. It would sit up in the corner of the bedroom and when it started getting closer, I would wake up in a panic.

Tippi Hedren

Fear

One lion thinks it's just hilarious to tackle us. He's very

One lion thinks it's just hilarious to tackle us. He's very funny about it... and we always know when it will happen.

Tippi Hedren

Funny

Hitchcock had a charm about him. He was very funny at times.

Hitchcock had a charm about him. He was very funny at times. He was incredibly brilliant in his field of suspense.

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Funny

I use every single thing that Alfred Hitchcock taught me in

I use every single thing that Alfred Hitchcock taught me in my acting career... I am very grateful for the education he gave me in making motion pictures.

Tippi Hedren

Education