Hedda Hopper her column throughout the 1940s, advocating for her to land starring roles in "The Bells of St. Mary's" (1945) and "Joan of Arc" (1948). She was enraged when Bergman lied to her about being pregnant with married director Roberto Rossellini's baby. Hopper had believed Bergman, printing a fervent denial of the rumor in 1949. However, Bergman was indeed pregnant, and the news was leaked to Hopper's arch-rival Louella Parsons, who got the scoop. Seeking revenge, Hopper launched a PR campaign decrying Bergman for being pregnant out of wedlock and carrying a married man's child. Hopper had an acting role in
Reap the Wild Wind Fighting Seabees, Sands of Iwo Jima", and "The Shootist". The 11th is "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", though his character was dead at the beginning of the film and his death was not depicted in the film. This film also marks the final appearance by Hedda Hopper as an actress in a significant role. The gossip columnist would, however, make cameo appearances in subsequent films. At the 15th Academy Awards, "Reap the Wild Wind" won an Academy Award and was nominated for two more: "Reap the Wild Wind" received two awards in "The Film Daily"'s Filmdom's Famous Fives poll: