Rita Hayworth

À propos de Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth, originally named Margarita Carmen Cansino, was born on October 17, 1918, and passed away on May 14, 1987. She was an iconic American dancer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1940s, establishing herself as one of the leading stars of that time. Initially entering the industry under the name Rita Cansino, she later adopted the name Rita Hayworth and transformed her hair color to a rich dark red to broaden her appeal for various roles. Her allure was so strong that she appeared on the cover of Life magazine five times, starting in 1940. As the first dancer to be featured on-screen alongside legendary stars Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, Hayworth made her mark in a remarkable 61 films over a career spanning 37 years. The American Film Institute recognizes her as one of the 100 Greatest Stars of All Time.