Rita Moreno recalls struggling in Hollywood after Oscar win for 'West Side Story': 'It broke my heart'
In the FOXlight: Rita Moreno Shares Thoughts On A Lifetime Of Achievement #Oscar #PuertoRico #RitaMoreno When Rita Moreno won an Oscar in 1962 for "Best Supporting Actress" as Anita in “West Side Story,” she thought her career would continue to quickly flourish in Hollywood — she was wrong. “Who could imagine that even after I won the Oscar, those who could employ me would continue to cast me as a Spanish spitfire,” the 86-year-old told AARP the Magazine for their cover story. RITA MORENO: MARLON BRANDO WAS 'THE LUST OF MY LIFE' “West Side Story,” based on the popular Broadway musical, told the story of two youngsters from rival New York City gangs who fall in love. However, tensions between their friends would lead to tragedy. It starred Natalie Wood , George Chakiris and Richard Beymer, among others. The Puerto Rico-born Moreno was a natural fit for the Puerto Rican immigrant role. However, she initially thought the film would result in more