American actress
Born: October 17, 1918
Died: May 14, 1987
Rita Hayworth, born Margarita Carmen Cansino on October 17, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York, was a legendary American actress and dancer. She achieved iconic status during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Rita’s career took off when she transitioned from dancing in her father’s nightclub act to becoming a Hollywood star in the 1940s.
One of her breakthrough roles was in the 1941 film “Blood and Sand,” but she is best known for her sultry performance in “Gilda” (1946), which solidified her status as a sex symbol. Rita was celebrated for her beauty, and her iconic red hair became her trademark.
However, her personal life was marked by numerous marriages, including one to the famous actor and director Orson Welles. Her most enduring union was with Prince Aly Khan, a marriage that brought her into the European aristocracy.
Rita Hayworth’s career spanned over four decades, during which she starred in numerous films, including “The Lady from Shanghai” (1947) and “Pal Joey” (1957). Sadly, she began experiencing health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, and passed away on May 14, 1987. Rita Hayworth’s legacy endures as one of the most iconic figures in the history of American cinema.
Rita Hayworth’s 5 most popular quotes
- I think all women have a certain elegance about them which is destroyed when they take off their clothes.
- I always thought that if I ever got good reviews I’d be happy. It’s so empty. It’s never what I wanted, ever. All I wanted was just what everybody else wants – to be loved.
- Basically, I am a good, gentle person, but I am attracted to mean personalities.
- What surprises me in life are not the marriages that fail, but the marriages that succeed.
- From the time I was twelve I was dancing for bread and butter, but in my heart I was always an actress.
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