Legendary actress Tippi Hedren, 96, makes a rare public appearance to celebrate her birthday with family

Tippi Hedren was spotted with her family in Los Angeles, marking a rare sighting for the 96-year-old actress.

The “Birds” star was photographed outside her daughter Melanie Griffith’s home, walking with the assistance of fellow guests.

Hedren arrived to her daughter’s home in an embroidered black jacket over a purple top, but changed into a patterned sweater by the end of the night.

Hedren turned 96 years old on Jan. 19, and the family outing was to celebrate her birthday.

The Daily Mail reported in 2024 that the legendary actress was battling dementia. According to the outlet, Spanish journalist Gustavo Egusquiza learned of Hedren’s diagnosis after requesting an interview with her.

Hedren’s team told Egusquiza that the actress was no longer able to be interviewed because she had dementia, and was unable to remember her career at all. 

Hedren’s rep didn’t immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

In January 2025, Griffith shared a birthday post for her mother on Instagram, and said she was “healthy.”

“My beautiful Mama turned 95 yesterday! 🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰.” she wrote alongside footage of Hedren blowing out the candles on her birthday cake and waving at the camera.

“She’s happy, healthy and feisty!!” Griffith added.

Hedren, who was also a former fashion model. was discovered by Alfred Hitchcock while appearing on a television commercial and earned critical acclaim in his movies “The Birds” (1963) and “Marnie” (1964).

She won a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year for her performance in “The Birds” in 1964.

In Hedren’s 2016 memoir, “Tippi,” she accused Hitchcock of sexually assaulting her.

Hedren wrote that the director would have his driver cruise past her home, that he had her handwriting analyzed, and that he asked her to “touch him.” She also alleged that he once threw himself on top of her and tried to kiss her in the back of his limo.

In 2021, her granddaughter Dakota Johnson blasted Hitchcock, accusing him of “ruining” her career.

“She’s always been really honest and firm about standing up for yourself. That’s what she did,” Johnson said of her grandmother during her appearance on the Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast.

“Hitchcock ruined her career because she didn’t want to sleep with him, and he terrorized her,” she continued. “He was never held accountable.”