Tippi Hedren

With a fire raging just a mile away, actress Tippi Hedren and her dozens of lions, tigers and other large cats are staying put on the Shambala Preserve north of Los Angeles. Hedren, who starred in Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic "The Birds," was ordered days ago to evacuate her home on the preserve, along with her 64 felines. But she sees no need to load up the animals yet. Hedren said Tuesday that authorities have checked in with her 65-acre preserve six miles east of Acton. She says the cats are "doing fine," and it would take three hours to load them if the ... Read Full Story

On September 14, 2008. The Jules Verne Festival Celebrated the 45th Anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" with Tippi Hendren as the celebrated guest. Held at The Edison in Downtown Los Angeles, guests were treated to a q&a; with Tippi and moderated by Ben Mankiewicz. Tippi Hendren along with the Jules Verne Festival board members Frederic Dieudonne and Jean Christophe Jeauffre make their way down to the main floor of The Edison. Tippi was also presented with the Jules Verne Legendaire Award for her role in "The Birds." Hendren definitely looked lovely as she sported a two piece dress outfit. Along with the q&a; ... Read Full Story

On September 14, 2008. The Jules Verne Festival Celebrated the 45th Anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" with Tippi Hendren as the celebrated guest. Held at The Edison in Downtown Los Angeles, guests were treated to a q&a; with Tippi and moderated by Ben Mankiewicz. Tippi Hendren along with the Jules Verne Festival board members Frederic Dieudonne and Jean Christophe Jeauffre make their way down to the main floor of The Edison. Tippi was also presented with the Jules Verne Legendaire Award for her role in "The Birds." Hendren definitely looked lovely as she sported a two piece dress outfit. Along with the q&a; ... Read Full Story

Actress Tippi Hedren, who adopted Michael Jackson's two tigers at her Los Angeles area preserve, is urging animal lovers to mourn the late King of Pop by helping captive big cats. Hedren, best known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" and "Marnie," took in Jackson's tigers Thriller and Sabu in 2005 as the pop icon's life unraveled and he gave up his private zoo at Neverland. Hedren said she broke the news of Jackson's death to the tigers at her Shambala Preserve, which is home to 68 tigers, lions and other big cats retired from the entertainment industry or unwanted as pets. ... Read Full Story

SINGER Susan Boyle, who has become the new superwoman of showbiz after appearing on Britain's Got Talent, is now heading to the big screen in her first film roles. She is being offered the lead role in black comedy Counterswirl and a part in comedy drama Section B alongside Cyndi Lauper and Tippi Hedren. The 48-year-old virgin has impressed Hollywood bosses because she is seen as a perfect symbol of the American dream - in which anything is possible to an ordinary person who shows determination - and a surprise success in an industry obsessed with youth and good looks. Susan is being lined ... Read Full Story