Tippi Hedren to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Hedren created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Hedren fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her role in The Birds, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 96, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 16/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-singer just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouTippi

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouTippi was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“Tippi Hedren was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouTippi”
— @universalObserver, 15 Sep 2026
“Hedren wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 15 Sep 2026

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