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She began her career as a model and was discovered for films by director Alfred Hitchcock, who saw her in a commerical and cast her in "The Birds" (1963; with Rod Taylor). "Marnie" (1964), a psychological thriller from the novel by Winston Graham, was Hedren's second Hitchcock assignment. Although Hitchcock continued to have Hedren in mind for several other films after "Marnie", the actress had become increasingly uncomfortable with his possessive manner and she declined any further work with him. Other directors who wanted to hire her had to go through Hitchcock, who would inform them she was unavailable. "It grew to be impossible. He was a very controlling type of person, and I guess I'm not about to be controlled", said Hedren, who bought out her contract. Ending their professional relationship on a sour note, she recalled, "He said, 'Well, I'll ruin your career.' And he did."
** Hedren's daughter is actress Melanie Griffith.**
also *** She was named Nathalie Hedren, but given the nikname Tippi as a baby by her Swedish father from the Swedish "Tupsa" which means sweetheart. ***
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Added: 21st September 2007
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Posted by: Teresa on 2007-09-21
i think i knew (but forgot), that Melanie Griffith was her daughter . . so that's where she gets her classic good looks!
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Posted by: Naomi on 2007-09-21
When we first saw this film in the theater I was the one cheering the birds on lol Yeah, I guess you could say I'm an animal nut.
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If Hitch was alive today and making movies his Cool Blondes would be Jodie Foster, Reese Witherspoon, and Julia Styles.
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she really suffered under Hitchcock.
he had real birds thrown at her which clutched at her head. I would've smacked him for that.
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