TIPPI HEDREN | 92

This list won’t be complete without featuring the lovely Tippi Hedren. Hedren established herself as a successful fashion model in the ’50s and ’60s. After appearing in a TV commercial, renowned film director Alfred Hitchcock called her and offered her the lead role in his horror-thriller film, The Birds. Hitchcock also cast her in one of his films, Marnie, before she landed many other leading roles. Of course, her contribution to the film industry was recognized as she was given a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Jules Verne Award.

Hedren is also visibly helping wildlife and had investments in establishing a non-profit organization called the Roar Foundation. Aside from her organization, Hedren is also active in setting up relief programs for hurricanes, war, famines, and earthquakes. She is also part in the development of Vietnamese-American nail salons. Also, she is the mother of actress Melanie Griffith and the grandmother of the third-generation actress, Dakota Johnson.