Did you know: Melanie Griffith was mauled by a lion?

Melanie Griffith was mauled by a lion during the filming of the 1981 movie Roar. The incident, which occurred on the set of the film starring her mother Tippi Hedren, required her to have over 50 stitches and reconstructive surgery on her face. The film is known for the real-life injuries sustained by the cast and crew, as they worked with large, untrained big cats.

The incident: While filming Roar, a lion mauled Griffith's face, causing deep wounds and requiring more than 50 stitches and plastic surgery.

The film: Roar was a film about a family living with wild animals, and it is infamous for its dangerous production.

Real-life danger: The mauling was caught on film and included in the final cut.
Other injuries: Griffith was not the only one injured; over 70 cast and crew members, including her mother, Tippi Hedren, sustained injuries during the production