Tippi

A Memoir

By: Tippi Hedren

Narrated by: Tippi Hedren

In this absorbing and surprising memoir, one of the biggest names of classic Hollywood—the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and Marnie—tells her story, including never-before-revealed experiences on the set of some of the biggest cult films of all time.

For decades, Tippi Hedren’s luminous beauty radiated from the silver screen, enchanting moviegoers and cementing her position among Hollywood’s elite—beauty and star power that continue to endure. For too long Hedren’s story has been told by others through whispered gossip and tabloid headlines. Now, Hedren sets the record straight, recalling how a young and virtuous Lutheran girl from small-town Minnesota became a worldwide legend—as one of the most famous Hitchcock girls, as an unwavering animal activist, and as the matriarch of a powerful Hollywood dynasty that includes her movie star daughter Melanie Griffith, and rising star Dakota Johnson, her granddaughter.

For the first time, Hedren digs deep into her complicated relationship with the man who discovered her talent, director Alfred Hitchcock, the benefactor who would become a repulsive and controlling director who contractually controlled her every move. She speaks openly about the dark pain she endured working with him on their most famous collaborations, The Birds and Marnie, and finding the courage she needed to break away.

Hedren’s incandescent spirit shines through as she talks about working with the great Charlie Chaplin, sharing the screen with some of the most esteemed actors in Hollywood, her experiences on some of the most intriguing and troubling film sets—including filming Roar, one of the most dangerous movies ever made—and the struggles of being a single mother—balancing her dedication to her work and her devotion to her daughter—and her commitment to helping animals.

Tippi is a rare and fascinating look at a private woman’s remarkable life no celebrity aficionado can miss.

Shocking story behind The Birds

Alfred Hitchcock was a disgusting man! As this book by Tippi Hedren reveals, he was the original Harvey Weinstein! Love the audio book, narrated by Tippi herself. She has been through a lot, and has the dirt to dish about her life in Hollywood. Loved it!

Such a good memoir! Highly recommend.

Wish I had read this sooner. I think my husband may have found Charlie the desert tortoise in 1975. Truly!
Enjoyed the stories very much!

Wonderful Book

I greatly enjoyed learning about Tippi’s life. What a remarkable person. I’m amazed at all she was able to do in her life. She had some wonderful adventures! I came to read this book after I first read her book Cats of Shambala.

Dear Tippy

She was as I new she would be WONDERFUL & her pets are blessed Hope she lives a long and happy life Judy Brescia

Such a great book about an amazing woman

I loved every minute of this book! Learning all about Tippi’s life was so fascinating. Never a dull moment in this book