Melanie Griffith, 68, Celebrates Birthday with Rare Three-Generation Photo—See the Iconic Hollywood Family Reunion

Hollywood icon Melanie Griffith turned 68 this week and celebrated with a scene-stealing, three-generation soirée that had camera flashes popping outside her Hollywood Hills home. The actress was photographed arm-in-arm with daughter Dakota Johnson and legendary mother Tippi Hedren, giving fans a rare look at one of show business’ most famous family trees. Griffith arrived in a sleek black gown and opera-length gloves, exuding the same glamour that made her an Oscar nominee for “Working Girl.” Johnson, 35, kept things modern in a chocolate-brown ensemble, while Hedren, 95, brightened the night with a crimson hat and sunglasses—her first public outing since news of her dementia diagnosis became public last year. The intimate gathering doubled as a quiet tribute to Hedren’s trailblazing career and the family’s shared cinematic legacy. Mother and daughter famously co-starred in 1981’s cult adventure “Roar,” a film remembered as much for its heart-stopping big-cat encounters as its box-office mystique. Griffith endured facial reconstructive surgery after being clawed on set, yet still calls the project “a badge of courage” that bonded the family for life. Inside sources say the celebration stayed low-key—Griffith’s request after a busy summer that included daughter Stella Banderas’ engagement and Johnson’s worldwide press tour for her romantic comedy “Splitsville.” Longtime friend Antonio Banderas reportedly sent a vintage-rose bouquet and a handwritten note thanking Griffith “for teaching us all how to roar.” Fans flooded social media with birthday wishes, quickly pushing “Melanie Griffith 68” into trending territory. Many praised the star for her openness about sobriety, now past the five-year mark, and for her ongoing advocacy for Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness in honor of Hedren. Industry analysts note that three-generation celebrity moments are social-media gold, and Griffith’s birthday snapshot hit all the right notes: nostalgia for classic Hitchcock cinema, ‘90s rom-com love for “Working Girl,” and Gen-Z curiosity surrounding Johnson’s “Fifty Shades” fame. Entertainment publicist Marla Winston calls it “a masterclass in organic branding—no red carpet required.” With awards-season buzz already building for Johnson’s latest film and Hedren’s historic career ripe for a streaming documentary, don’t be surprised if the Griffith-Hedren-Johnson trifecta dominates headlines well into fall. For now, fans can relish the rare photo op—and wait to see what this powerhouse family does next.