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Elda Furry (May 2, 1885 – February 1, 1966), known professionally as Hedda Hopper, was an American gossip columnist and actress. At the height of her influence in the 1940s, over 35 million people read her columns.
Hedda Hopper. Actress: Sunset Boulevard. Her father was a butcher. In 1913 she met and married matinée idol DeWolf Hopper Sr. and in 1915 they moved to Hollywood, where both began active film careers. He became a star with Triangle Company, she began in vamp parts and turned to supporting roles.
Vindictive, cruel, and unrepentant, she was a leading proponent of the “Blacklist" and made sure to ruin dozens of careers. Even so, millions of readers could not help themselves: Everyone wanted to know what Hedda knew. Here are 50 inquisitive facts about Hedda Hopper.
Hedda Hopper. Actress: Sunset Boulevard. Her father was a butcher. In 1913 she met and married matinée idol DeWolf Hopper Sr. and in 1915 they moved to Hollywood, where both began active film careers. He became a star with Triangle Company, she began in vamp parts and turned to supporting roles.
Jun 10, 2023 · Hedda Hopper was the queen of Old Hollywood gossip. She wielded unparalleled influence over the film industry and its biggest stars lived in fear of her column.
Elda Furry (May 2, 1885 – February 1, 1966), known professionally as Hedda Hopper, was an American gossip columnist and actress. At the height of her influence in the 1940s, over 35 million people read her columns.
Though Hollywood is known for its outlandish personalities and larger-than-life figures, Hedda Hopper still managed to stand out as one of the most divisive firebrands in show business history.
