Rita Hayworth was an iconic American actress and dancer, celebrated as one of Hollywood’s greatest stars of the 1940s. Born Margarita Carmen Cansino in 1918, she became the epitome of glamour and sensuality, earning the nickname “The Love Goddess.” Hayworth’s breakout role in the film Gilda (1946) solidified her status as a screen legend, with her sultry performance and trademark red hair captivating audiences. Beyond her on-screen allure, she was known for her talent as a dancer, starring in numerous musicals alongside legends like Fred Astaire. Despite her glamorous image, Hayworth’s personal life was marked by struggles, including a battle with Alzheimer’s disease in her later years, which she helped bring to public awareness. Her legacy endures as a symbol of classic Hollywood elegance and enduring beauty.

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Hi everyone! I have loved old films since I was a small child and would tap dance around the culdesac of my street in Los Angeles hoping that a director would drive by and discover me. I later became a Theater Arts major. I put my dreams of acting aside when I became a mother and my children became my main focus. As fate would have it my eldest daughter became a child actor and played Keanu Reeves little sister in the film River's Edge. My second husband was an Emmy winning lighting director and screen writer. I have always been on the peripheral of the entertainment industry and it gives me great pleasure to post pictures and information about old Hollywood which I hope you enjoy. Please feel free to not only follow but make any comments that you would like on my website.

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