Melanie Griffith
Also known as Melanie Richards Griffith
Career
Active 1969 – present
Biography
About Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith is an American actress with a career that has spanned more than five decades. Born in New York City to actress Tippi Hedren and producer Peter Griffith, she grew up surrounded by the entertainment industry, splitting her time between New York and California. She began working as an infant, appeared in films as a teenager, and by the late 1980s had become a household name.
Her breakout came with the 1988 hit Working Girl, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win. Earlier, she had gained attention for her performance in Brian De Palma's Body Double, which brought her critical acclaim. She went on to star in films like Pacific Heights and Something Wild, demonstrating range that kept her in demand. She also made notable television appearances, including a role in the miniseries Buffalo Girls and a stint on Nip/Tuck. Griffith has worked with acclaimed directors such as Woody Allen and Mike Nichols, and she made her Broadway debut in Chicago in 2003, earning rave reviews from critics.
Beyond her professional achievements, Griffith's personal life has been a subject of public interest. She has been married three times, including two marriages to Don Johnson and a long marriage to Antonio Banderas. She is the mother of four children, including actress Dakota Johnson. Griffith has been open about her struggles with substance abuse, entering rehab multiple times, and has also survived skin cancer. At 68 years old, she stands 5'8" with blonde hair and blue eyes, and she has a tattoo on her right upper arm. Her career has included both commercial successes and critically praised performances, making her a enduring figure in American cinema.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1969-present (57 years active)
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 138 lbs (or 63 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
- Tattoos
- Right upper arm
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 661k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Melanie Griffith get her start in acting?
She began working at nine months old in a commercial, then appeared as an extra in films like Smith! and The Harrad Experiment before landing her first major roles in 1975.
What award did Melanie Griffith win for Working Girl?
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Was Melanie Griffith ever a stage performer?
Yes, she made her Broadway debut in 2003 as Roxie in the musical Chicago, earning critical praise for her performance despite having no formal training in song and dance.
Did you know
- She formed Greenmoon Productions with Antonio Banderas in 1997, which produced the film Crazy in Alabama.
- In 1999, she made her stage debut at the Old Vic in London in The Vagina Monologues, acting alongside Cate Blanchett.
- She voiced the character Margalo in the film Stuart Little 2 (2002).
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