Hedda Hopper

May 2nd – Hedda Hopper’s birthday.  In 2014 there is 129 years since she was born.


Hedda Hopper – an actress & famous gossip column writer.
Determined & persevere in all endeavors, she was a fighter.
Hedda wrote in newspapers, played roles on screen & stage.
She’s witty, sharp, intriguing within any environment & age.

Newspapers, magazines and radio helped to reveal true calling.
She gradually achieved enormous fame, which had kept rolling.
“Queen of the Quickies” shifted to “The Hedda Hopper Show.”
It was quite natural to Hedda, as she was going with the flow.

Hopper exposed and interpreted the Hollywood’s daily reality,
Conveying brave, ambitious, willed & passionate individuality.
Her character & style – signatures, trademarks unique to her,
With “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood” to listen, hear, see, refer.

She’s a persona of wealth, flamboyance, fashion & glamour.
Hedda was many people’s mind blower, shocker or stunner.
Surprising mimics & tone of voice, imposing face expression
Made a desirable effect on people, unforgettable impression.

May 2nd – birthday of Hedda Hopper, who was one of a kind.
She certainly contributed to film industry, as one could find.
Hopper’s strong presence, style, appearance, humor, speech
Allowed colleagues and audience to recognize her and reach.


Copyright©2014 Mila Alper


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