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    American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    Hedda Hopper was an influential American gossip columnist who wrote for magazines and radio. She had a long-running feud with fellow columnist Louella Parsons, and was known for her support of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings and the Hollywood blacklist.

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    Occupation

    film actor

    film critic

    journalist

    radio personality

    stage actor

    television actor

    writer

    About the Hedda Hopper

    Elda Furryhearings, Hopper named suspected communists and was a major proponent of the Hollywood blacklist. Hopper continued to write her gossip column until her death in 1966.

    Her work appeared in many magazines and later on radio. She had an extended feud with Louella Parsons, an arch-rival and fellow gossip columnist.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    At the height of her influence in the 1940s, over 35 million people read Hedda Hopper’s columns.

    Hedda Hopper was an American gossip columnist and actress.

    Hedda Hopper had an extended feud with Louella Parsons, who was her arch-rival and a fellow gossip columnist.

    Hedda Hopper was a strong supporter of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings and was a major proponent of the Hollywood blacklist.

    Hedda Hopper continued to write her gossip column until her death in 1966.

    Hedda Hopper’s work appeared in many magazines and later on radio.

    7 Quotes by Hedda Hopper

    1. 1.

      I can wear a hat or take it off, but either way it’s a conversation piece.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    2. 2.

      Dancing came easy to me.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    3. 3.

      Nobody’s interested in sweetness and light.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    4. 4.

      And in singing, what my voice lacked in quality it made up for in volume.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    5. 5.

      She looks like she combs her hair with an egg beater.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    6. 6.

      At one time I thought he wanted to be an actor. He had certain qualifications, including no money and a total lack of responsibility.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)

    7. 7.

      Two of the cruelest, most primitive punishments our town deals out to those who fall from favor are the empty mailbox and the silent telephone.

      Hedda Hopper

      American gossip columnist and actress (1885-1966)