Whether it's happening on the big or small screen with positive messaging about animal issues, or it's another famous name joining the ranks of compassionate celebrities, Hollywood is getting active on behalf of animals. Here's a look at some of the latest news from Humane Hollywood. Contact Us

  • Melanie Griffith will present the Genesis Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Tippi Hedren. Photo courtesy of Tippi Hedren

  • Tippi Hedren in The Birds. Photo courtesy of Universal Studios

  • Tippi Hedren with Jimmy Stewart and Cleveland Amory at The Genesis Awards. HSUS

  • Tippi Hedren with her tigers at Shamabala. Photo courtesy of Tippi Hedren

  • Tippi Hedren with The Birds and Marnie director Alfred Hitchcock. Photo courtesy of Tippi Hedren

  • Tippi Hedren with her kitty. Photo courtesy of Tippi Hedren

  • Tippi Hedren with Sean Connery in Marnie. Photo courtesy of Universal Studios

  • Tippi Hedren with Genesis Awards founder Gretchen Wyler and actress/advocate Linda Blair at the '96 March for Animals in Washington, D.C. HSUS

Mother's Day

Melanie Griffith will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to her mother and long-time animal advocate Tippi Hedren at The 24th Genesis Awards on March 20.

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  • March 16, 2010

    Hollywood Office "ACE's" Set of Animal Films

    Documentaries focusing on animal welfare issues such as exotic pet ownership have gained widespread recognition this year, thanks in part to The HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program.

  • February 12, 2010

    Jorja Fox Joins The HSUS to Help End Dogfighting in Chicago

    Our annual Spotlight Humane fundraising gala raises much-needed funds for our End Dogfighting programs to quash street dogfighting in urban areas.

  • January 27, 2010

    The 24th Genesis Awards Honorary Committee

    These celebrities have lent their names to The 24th Genesis Awards. This event, produced by the Hollywood office of The HSUS, will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.

  • December 14, 2009

    Stylin' for the Animals

    Sisters and animal advocates Zooey and Emily Deschanel were the beautiful and stylish hosts of an elegant soiree held on December 12th by Cotton Incorporated and Vanity Fair, which benefitted The Humane Society of the United States.

  • December 3, 2009

    "Home Sweet Home" Rocks

    Animals were the big winners as superstar Carrie Underwood, together with 19 Recordings and Sony Music Nashville, recently presented The Humane Society of the United States with a check for $200,000.

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