Birthdate: May 2, 1885
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: February 1, 1966
Hedda Hopper, a prominent gossip columnist and actress, rose to prominence in the 1940s with a readership of over 35 million. She backed the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings, identifying suspected communists and promoting the Hollywood blacklist. Hopper penned her column until her death in 1966, appearing in numerous magazines and radio shows. Her well-known rivalry with fellow columnist Louella Parsons further solidified her place in entertainment journalism.
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