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Dakota Johnson is opening up about an incident involving iconic director Alfred Hitchcock and his star of The Birds - and Johnson's grandmother - Tippi Hedren.The 32-year-old Johnson is the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, who herself is the daughter of Hedren, 92, with Johnson discussing a number of topics in her wide-ranging interview with Vanity Fair.Johnson revealed that the late director, who passed in 1980 at 80 years of age, was a 'tyrant,' detailing a disturbing incident involving a Christmas gift that Hitchcock gave a very young Griffith as a child which was, 'a tiny replica' of Hedren 'in a tiny coffin.' Opening up:Dakota Johnson is opening up about an incident involving iconic director Alfred Hitchcock and his star of The Birds - and Johnson's grandmother - Tippi Hedren Grandmother:The 32-year-old Johnson is the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, who herself is the daughter of Hedren, 92, with Johnson discussing a number of topics in her wide-ranging interview with Vanity Fair Director:Johnson revealed that the late director, who passed in 1980 at 80 years of age, was a 'tyrant,' detailing a disturbing incident involving a Christmas gift that Hitchcock gave a very young Griffith as a child which was, 'a tiny replica' of Hedren 'in a tiny coffin''It’s alarming and dark and really, really sad for that little girl. Really scary,' Johnson said of the disturbing gift.'What happened with my grandmother was horrific because Hitchcock was a tyrant.

wrote on Instagram on Saturday. “Always up for a party! Happy Birthday, mama.” Hedren marked her big day decked out in layers of jewelry and by wearing a purple cardigan with embroidered hearts.The “Birds” actress also sported pink nails and bedazzled matching glasses that read “Cake time!”Several high-profile celebrities extended their well wishes to Hedren in the comments section. “Forever beautiful! And especially her heart for animals,” Linda Thompson wrote.

their daughter Stella for a special family dinner, with the actress showing their sweet snap with fans on Instagram."Surrounding our Stella with love @stellabanderasgriffith @antoniobanderas," Melanie captioned the picture, which showed Antonio pulling a funny face as Stella, wearing a dark blue sweater, sat cosied between her parents. The family took the sweet selfie togetherMelanie, 65, looked incredible in a black turtleneck sweater, with her blonde hair loose over her shoulders.

Melanie Griffith kept is casual-cool for her afternoon outing in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.The actress, 65, rocked ripped jeans and a pair of fur-lined Gucci loafers as she exited her black luxury vehicle and headed to a nearby salon.She showcased her slender arms in a fitted black long-sleeve top and carried her belongings in a crossbody bag. Casual-cool: Melanie Griffith kept is casual-cool for her afternoon outing in Beverly Hills on WednesdayHer blonde hair was swept up in a claw clip and her wispy bangs were brushed to one side.The Working Girl star accessorized with black cateye shades.

Dakota Johnson, Maya Hawke, Zoë Kravitz, and more stars with famous parents were mocked on New York Magazine's The Year of the Nepo Baby cover.Vulture senior writer Nate Jones spoke with managers and casting directors in the industry, one of whom simply stated: 'A lot of the children of famous people are not good.''Someone once said to me, "We should hire so-and-so because their parents will come to the opening night," a veteran casting director recalled. 'She has her mother's eyes.

Melanie Griffith flaunted her sense of style as she stepped out for a lavish shopping spree during the holiday season in Beverly Hills on Thursday. The Working Girl actress, 65, was radiant as she lugged numerous shopping bags in her hands with Christmas just around the corner. The talented beauty, who is mother to Dakota Johnson, recently paid tribute to her own mother and Hitchcock star, Tippi Hedren, 92, with a heartfelt Instagram photo with the mother daughter duo sharing a loving embrace.  Shopping spree! Melanie Griffith, 65, was spotted pulling off a chic ensemble as she stepped out for some holiday shopping in Beverly Hills on Thursday The Lolita actress slipped into a pair of classic, light blue ripped jeans for a stylish flare, while adding a tan-colored, knit sweater on top.  She slipped into a pair of chunky, heeled ankle boots and slipped into on a long, wool coat to stay warm in the chilly weather. The star opted to leave the fashionable jacket unbuttoned to showcase her chic ensemble for her daytime outing. A cross-body purse was slung over her shoulder to keep her hands free in order to carry her numerous shopping and garment bags.    Stylish comfort: The Working Girl actress donned a long wool coat, a knit sweater and ripped jeans as she picked up a few special gifts  Melanie kept her accessories simplistic, and opted for a dainty pair of sparkling, rhinestone earrings. The Golden Globe winner threw on a pair of yellow reflective sunglasses to protect her eyes for when the sun peeked through the layer of clouds. Her blonde hair was swept up into a classic up do, allowing a few strands to border the sides of her face. Melanie recently paid a heartwarming tribute to her mother, Tippi Hedren, known for her

Melanie Griffith cuddled up to her legendary mom Tippi Hedren on Monday when she posted a heartwarming photo of them hugging each other on a couch.The Working Girl star, 65, and the 92-year-old Hitchcock blonde epitomized closeness as they glowed for the camera.'Thankful that my Mom is still here with us,' Griffith captioned the touching photo.  Best friends: Melanie Griffith, 65, cuddled up to her legendary mom Tippi Hedren, 92, on Monday when she posted a heartwarming photo of them hugging each other on a tiger-print couchThe dynastic duo, who are mother and grandmother of A-lister Dakota Johnson, looked cozy on a tiger-print sofa, symbolizing Hedren's storied career as a wildlife advocate. While she achieved fame for The Birds in 1963, Tippi's passion has always been for big cat conservation.  The icon's work began in 1962 while she was shooting two films in Africa and her efforts have predominately focused on lions and tigers. In 1983, Hedren set up the Roar Foundation — named after her cult 1981 film Roar, which she starred in with several of the cats — and the 80-acre Shambala Preserve, which has given sanctuary to a wide variety of exotic big cats throughout its many years of existence.Back in 2020, Tippi's granddaughter Dakota even revealed that her she still has several tigers and lions. Still roaring: While she achieved fame for The Birds in 1963, Tippi's passion has always been for big cat conservation.

Dakota Johnson has opened up about her family’s feelings when first watching HBO’s The Girl.

Dakota Johnson claimed that Alfred Hitchcock once gave her mother Melanie Griffith a miniature of her grandmother, Tippi Hedren, in a coffin. Hedren, one of the renowned filmmaker’s "Hitchcock blondes," or muses, starred in two of his films: 1963’s "The Birds" and 1964’s "Marine." The actress previously claimed that Hitchcock became controlling as he groomed her to be a star. Johnson revealed that her mother received the creepy mini coffin as a Christmas gift when she was just a child.

1960s films “Marnie” and “The Birds.”The “Fifty Shades of Gray” alum, 32, noted in a recent Vanity Fair profile that Hitchcock gave Griffith, 64, a mini Hedren stuck in a small coffin as a toy for Christmas.“What happened with my grandmother was horrific because Hitchcock was a tyrant,” Johnson said. “He was talented and prolific — and important in terms of art — but power can poison people.”She noted that the traumatizing gift was “alarming and dark and really, really sad for that little girl” and “really scary.”The “21 Jump Street” actress then looked back on the 2012 HBO drama, “The Girl,” which fictionalized the contentious relationship between the “Psycho” filmmaker and Hedren, 92, during filming “The Birds.”Johnson and her grandmother saw a private screening of the movie with the rest of their family.“We sat at HBO, my family, and watched that movie together,” she said.Johnson continued, “It was one of those moments where you’re just like, how could you not have warned us? We’re in a room with some execs.

Watching her grandmother’s story told onscreen wasn’t easy for Dakota Johnson.

Jane Austen's classic Persuasion is coming to Netflix and fans cannot contain their excitement. However, many are complaining that Dakota Johnson's depiction of the main character Anne Elliot is a little off. We can all fight over the best period dramas and book-to-movie adaptations that have a historical setting - but most will agree that Jane Austen's stories are a delight to read and watch.

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Melanie Griffith can turn heads by simply exiting a building! The 64-year-old Oscar nominee had all eyes on her as she was spotted leaving a gym in the tony Los Angeles neighborhood of West Hollywood on Friday (Feb. 25). Rocking a skintight set of black leggings and a matching top, the gorgeous actress gave her fans a treat during the rare outing.

Melanie Griffith showed off her incredibly fit figure while out and about in Los Angeles on Friday.The Lolita actress, 64, sported a black pair of workout leggings that showcased her toned legs, and paired them with a black T-shirt and a matching warm jacket.The stylish New York native added a bit of glam to her casual look with large black cat-eye sunglasses and diamond studs. Fit: Melanie Griffith, 64, showed off her incredibly fit figure while out and about in Los Angeles on FridayKeeping up with the all-black theme, Melanie - who is the daughter of actress Tippi Hedren and advertising executive Peter Griffith - wore a pair of black sneakers and a chic black purse.

READ MORE: ‘The Lost Daughter’ review: Olivia Colman’s latest Oscar-worthy performanceThe Coldplay frontman appears briefly in a clip shared via the Sundance Institute’s YouTube channel, seemingly after being asked to help sort things on the IT front.Johnson was scheduled to talk about her film Cha Cha Real Smooth but when the host Charlie Sextro introduced her, he was met with silence for several seconds. Martin and Johnson then came into view, with Martin throwing a peace sign before exiting the room.It was a rare sighting of the couple, who have been dating since 2017, and followed Johnson recently addressing the relationship in an interview with ELLE UK.“We’ve been together for quite a while, and we go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it’s nice to be at home and be cozy and private,” she said, before adding that “most of the partying takes place inside my house”.Meanwhile, last November Johnson said that Alfred Hitchcock “terrorised” her grandmother Tippi Hedren and “ruined her career”.Hedren worked with the director in the early 1960s on The Birds And Marnie, and claimed in her 2016 memoir that Hitchcock sexually assaulted her a number of times.Speaking on The Hollywood Reporter‘s Awards Chatter podcast, The Lost Daughter actress was asked whether Hedren was encouraging of her going into the same industry.

Tippi Hedren turned 92-years-old on Wednesday, and her daughter Melanie Griffith did not let it pass by unmentioned.The actress, 64, shared several photos, both new and old, of her famous mother as well as a complimentary message directed to her.'Happy Birthday Mom!! You are so beautiful, tenacious, gracious, elegant and YOU ARE 92!!' the Working Girl star captioned the photo. 'Happy happy birthday….

Don Johnson has a thing or two he wants to say to his daughter’s boyfriend Chris Martin.

Dakota Johnson is speaking out about her grandmother Tippi Hedren‘s acting career and how it was “ruined” by director Alfred Hitchcock.

Dakota Johnson is taking on some tough questions.

Dakota Johnson has opened up on what it’s like at her grandmother Tippi Hedren’s home – with her “13 or 14 lions and tigers.” The Birds actress was the subject of a famous 1971 article, At Home With Tippi Hedren, Melanie Griffith and a 400-Pound Lion, detailing her life surrounded by big cats. During an appearance on Friday’s instalment of Britain’s The Graham Norton Show, Johnson revealed Hedren used to keep the animals loose in the house when her mom Griffith was growing up there.