Rita Moreno On Turning 90: “I’m Older And Deeply Grateful For Still Being Here”

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefSean Penn, who is in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia’s invasion, released a statement on Friday night after appearing at a press briefing in the capital of Kyiv on Thursday, where he listened to government officials talk about the crisis.“Already a brutal mistake of lives taken and hearts broken, and if he doesn’t relent, I believe Mr. Putin will have made a most horrible mistake for all of humankind,” Penn said.

Greg Shepherd and his wife Billie Faiers have decided to postpone having a third child together amid their ongoing house renovations.The Family Diaries star Billie, 32, recently shared her plans to fall pregnant within the next year, but now her husband has revealed they're unlikely to have a child soon as they've got "too much going on". Speaking in an exclusive interview with OK! about the Thomas & Friends brand campaign called Reading with Little Friends, Greg, 37, explained that he would "never say never" to expanding his brood, but he's not ready to take that step just yet. "I would never say never, I mean it's not something that we're planning at the moment.

James Martin, 49, is known for hosting his ITV show Saturday Kitchen every weekend. However, fans may not know about the star’s previous relationship with Hollywood producer Barbara Broccoli.The chef dated the James Bond producer after meeting her in 2001.They first met when Martin was auctioned off to cook her a meal at a charity fundraiser.After making a meal for her and her friends, the pair hit it off and organised to see each other again.The pair dated for four and a half years, which Martin called “surreal” and “exciting”.In an unearthed piece, Martin opened up about some of the extravagant gifts she gave him during their relationship.Writing for the Daily Mail back in 2008, he explained she’d gifted him three Picasso paintings.As well as this, she’d offered to buy him a “state-of-the-art Aston Martin DBS, chassis number 007, costing an eye-watering £180,000.”While Martin explained they had a great relationship, he admitted he turned down the pricey gift.He recalled how when they’d been at the dealership, Barbara had begun to buy him the car when he asked her not to.Martin explained: “I told her not to be so ridiculous but she was already saying: 'Yes, we'll have it black, with black interior, and we'll have the chassis number 007.'“I continued to say: 'No, we won't.' Barbara replied: 'Why not? If you want it we'll get it.'“I tried to explain to her that you can't just give someone a £180,000 car as a gift.

Daily Star Sport reveals that the English top flight is responsible for bringing in the highest number of fans through the stadium gates in the 2021-22 season so far — and by some margin too. Unsurprisingly, Manchester United are perched at the summit despite a difficult season so far for the Red Devils, with Ralf Rangnick ’s side locked in the battle for the top four.

Alessandra Ambrosio has been soaking up the sights and sun of St. Barts with her boyfriend and family over the last few days.And on Friday the Gal Floripa co-founder got the attention of her10.8million Instagram followers as she frolicked on the Caribbean island'sgorgeous beaches ina polka-dot bikini.The longtime supermodel shared several snaps of herself modeling thesizzling two-piece.

Harry Connick Jr and his wife Jill Goodacre are set to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary in April.And on Friday, the 54-year-old singer marked another momentous occasion in their decades-long relationship as he shared a romantic post to commemorate the anniversary of the day he met the former Victoria's Secret model, 57.'I met this superhero in los angeles 32 years ago today - 2/24/90,' Harry gushed in the caption of throwback photo in which the pair were seen in 1991. Sweet:Harry Connick Jr shared a romantic post about his wife Jill Goodacre this weekThe three-time Grammy Award winner went on to recall,'...

Milla Jovovich shared her supported for Ukraine on Friday amid the ongoing invasion by neighboring Russia.The 46-year-old Resident Evil star — who was born in Ukraine — wrote on Instagram that she was 'heartbroken and dumbstruck' as she came to terms with the deadly military invasion.The actress noted that she felt 'torn in two' because of her heritage from both Ukraine and Russia, though she shared a series of links for her fans to help Ukrainians under siege. Solidarity: Milla Jovovich — who was born in Ukraine — shared her support for Ukrainians and wrote that she was 'heartbroken' by the Russian invasion in an Instagram post from Friday; seen February 19 in LAJovovich's comments come a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin order Russian troops amassed at Ukraine's border with Russia to attack the country, including the nation's capital of Kyiv, which is hundreds of miles from the border.'I am heartbroken and dumbstruck trying to process the events of this week in my birthplace of Ukraine,' she wrote in her somber Instagram note.

Oscar, which she won for her role as Anita in the 1961 musical flick West Side Story.The 90-year-old, who is now starring in the remake directed by Steven Spielberg, gushed to Harper's Bazaar that while she was proud to have earned the accolade, her career didn't experience any drastic changes despite her historic win. "It did almost nothing, which broke my heart. I won an Oscar and the Golden Globe - which in that time, by the way, was respected more than it is right now," she said."And I thought, for sure, 'Wow, this is going to be incredible.

“Thank you to everyone who called, texted, insta’ed, tweeted, etc.

Steven Spielberg's remake of the film version of West Side Story made its widespread release in theaters in U.S. on Friday, December 10.One of the most talked about scenes of the adaptation of the beloved musical, which stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as leads Tony And Maria, is the assault on Anita, who's played byAriana DeBose.Both DeBose and Rita Moreno, who played Anita in the original 1961 film andValentina in the new remake, are now sharing about some of the differences in how the scene was done, how it affected their psyche, and the importance of showing it on the silver screen.

Rita Moreno is celebrating her 90th birthday. The Hollywood legend is also celebrating the premiere of her new film “West Side Story,” which was met with rave reviews and premiered this Friday, December 10th.Rachel Zegler joins Rita Moreno and Steven Spielberg in singing happy birthdayWho is Ariana DeBose? The ‘West Side Story’ actress might be a contender for awards this yearMoreno played Anita in the original version of “West Side Story,” released in 1961.

"I can only hope that 45 years from today, I have half the spark, passion and love for my work, my country and humanity; as well as, the physical and mental ability to share it."The actress recently turned heads at the premiere of the new movie, almost 60 years after appearing in the original film.Held at the iconic musical at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday, Moreno put on a dazzling display as she mingled with the cast of Steven Spielberg's highly-anticipated remake, which she also appears in.The latest adaptation sees 27-year-old Ansel Elgort play the part of Tony and newcomer Rachel Zegler, 20, as Maria.Moreno donned a stunning silk floor-length skirt with gold lace corset top.She paired the glamorous ensemble with

One of the most talked about scenes in West Side Story is of Anita’s assault, and both Ariana DeBose, and original film Anita, Rita Moreno, are opening up about having it in the brand new film.

Rita Moreno rang in her 90th birthday Saturday - just one day after the release of her latest film, Steven Spielberg's adaptation of West Side Story.The film marks Rita's return to the iconic musical that won her a best supporting actress Oscar nearly six decades ago the first time it was made into a movie.'It doesn’t feel any different,' she said of her milestone birthday in Deadline. 'On the face of it, nothing has changed.

90 is just a number for Rita Moreno.

Ariana DeBose is the lady in red while stepping out for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday (December 8) in Hollywood.

Rita Moreno and Steven Spielberg are celebrating a lot of things, from the release of their film “West Side Story” to their birthdays. The two had a stop in the red carpet to sing happy birthday and were joined by Rachel Zegler, playing the breakout role of Maria.Rita Moreno thinks the criticism Lin-Manuel Miranda is getting for ‘In The Heights’ is unfairRita Moreno reveals she dated Elvis Presley after Marlon Brando cheated on herEntertainment Tonight was speaking to Spielberg and Moreno when they surprised them with a pink birthday cake.

Rita Moreno made a stunning appearance at the premiere of the new West Side Story movie nearly 60 years after appearing in the original film.The 89-year-old Moreno made a splash at the premiere of the iconic musical at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday where she rubbed shoulders with some of the film's new stars.Director Steven Spielberg's highly-anticipated remake of West Side Story hits theaters on Friday. She's got it: Rita Moreno made a stunning appearance at the premiere of the new West Side Story movie nearly 60 years after appearing in the original film.

Rita Moreno and Steven Spielberg! ET's Nischelle Turner was speaking to  director on the red carpet for the film's Hollywood premiere, when Moreno joined him and was met with a sweet birthday surprise from ET and the re-imagined classic's leading lady, Rachel Zegler.After being presented a big, pink birthday cake, Spielberg, whose birthday is Dec. 18th and Moreno, who turns 90 on Friday, began singing the birthday tune when Zegler surprised the pair and joined in on the fun.«Happy birthday to us,» Moreno sings as she holds on to the cake.

according to Insider, divulged she nearly quit the production due to offensive lyrics.In the song “America,” which is an argument between Anita’s character and her boyfriend, Puerto Rico is called an “ugly” island and an “island of tropic disease.”Moreno, who hails from Puerto Rico, said it was “awful” to hear those lyrics.“It felt horrible. And I thought, ‘I can’t do this.

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, is one of the most revered movie musicals of all time.