From the day she was born, she seemed destined to live a wild life. In the decades that followed, her private life was in the spotlight and the tabloids couldn’t get enough of her. But she survived the Hоllуwооd pitfalls оf аddiсtiоn, scandalous mаrriаgеѕ, аnd ѕоmеtimеѕ ill-chosen рrоjесtѕ. Today, she’s 65 years old. Try not to smile when you see her now

She was born on August 9, 1957, in New York City to parents Peter Griffith and superstar actress Tippi Hedren, most commonly known for her role in the Hitchcock classic, The Birds.

In hindsight, Griffith’s life has been rather incredible. However, it’s been tragic at the same time. The famous actress, who became known for playing strong-but-sexy characters, has been involved in a car accident, battled with drinking problems, and went through three divorces.

From the start of her life, she was exposed to the pressure of a life in show business. Her mother, Tippi, was, as mentioned, a superstar, and her childhood was extravagant in a very special way – even by Hollywood standards.

When Griffith was seven years old, her mother married agent and producer Noah Marshall. After coming back from a trip to Africa, the couple decided to make a film about lions. An animal trainer gave them a unique idea: to get to know the big cat better, they could welcome one into their home.

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