Dakota Johnson, Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith in Los Angeles on Oct. 19, 2015.Photo:Matt Baron/Shutterstock
Matt Baron/Shutterstock
Happy birthday,Tippi Hedren!
“It may not be exciting to the rest of the world, but as a mother and grandmother, it’s the perfect way to celebrate,” Hedren tells PEOPLE exclusively.
The star has had an incredibly interesting life, and her Hollywood legacy is strong. She’s mother toMelanie Griffithand grandmother toGriffith’s four children: sonsJesse Johnsonand Alexander Bauer, as well as daughtersDakota JohnsonandStella Banderas.
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Dakota Johnson, Tippi Hedren, Stella Banderas and Melanie Griffith in 2003.Maury Phillips/WireImage
Melanie, 66, is the daughter of Hedren and her first husband, Peter Griffith, though they split up when Melanie was young.
Throughout the years, Melanie andher fellow-actress mother have maintained a close relationship, even sharing the screen on occasion and attending red carpet events together.
When Melanie was awarded the timeless beauty award at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles in 2016, theWorking Girlactress dedicated the honor to Hedren.
“Really, I would like to say that this should be for my mom, who’s right there,” Melanie told the audience. “She is the timeless beauty. So mom, I’m going to take this on your behalf. I love you.”
She has also paid tribute to Hedren on social media over the years on special occasions,writing for her 92nd birthdayin 2022, “Happy Birthday Mom!! You are so beautiful, tenacious, gracious, elegantand YOU ARE 92!! Happy happy birthday. … I love you very much! 💙♥️💛🌈.”
Tippi Hedren in 1995.Eric Robert/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images
In January 2003, Melanie was on hand to celebrateher mom’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as were Dakota, now 34, and Stella, now 27.
Hedren and Melanie are well-known for their tremendous acting talent, and they aren’t the only members of the family who are stars. Melanie’s daughter Dakota also has a thriving acting career of her own, including the upcoming filmMadame Web, out Feb. 14.
Melanie told the outlet that her mother’s experience inspired her, explaining, “She became an example of what to never let happen in my life. Hopefully, I’ve passed that on to Dakota — to be strong in your work and in yourself.”
source: people.com
