George Chakiris: Last News

how the late actor treated Debbie Reynolds on the set of “Singin’ in the Rain.”“It’s been circulated for decades that he worked Debbie so hard in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ that her feet bled all over the floor — it is just not true,” Patricia said in an interview with Remind magazine published last week.Gene’s third wife added that Reynolds “actually thanked him many times for giving her her career.”The famed choreographer directed Reynolds and starred alongside her in the beloved 1952 musical comedy.Gene died at 83 in 1996, while Reynolds died at 84 in 2016.Patricia told the magazine that many of Kelly’s other past co-stars cherished working with him.“George Chakiris, Leslie Caron and many other dancers have shared with me how Gene was thoughtful with people,” she said. “He was always worried about performers getting shin splints dancing on the hard surfaces,” Patricia added of the “Hello, Dolly!” director.

West Side Story nonagenarians George Chakiris, 90, and Rita Moreno, 91, enjoyed a playful reunion at the 80 For Brady film premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday.Chakiris and Moreno - who looked incredibly youthful - appeared delighted to be reunited as they shared a kiss on the red carpet, 62 years after starring in the iconic musical film as Bernardo and Anita.Chakiris, who won the Best Supporting Actor gong for his role as the Sharks leader, showed off his flawless visage, pearly whites and raven locks as he posed with Rita, while clad in a chestnut rollneck sweater.He paired this with a black blazer and slacks, completing the ensemble with spectacles.Moreno, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for West Side Story, stole the show at the premiere as she arrived in a sleeveless white jumper with a cape-like back.

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