43K views · 2.2K reactions | Rita Moreno and George Chakiris take us back to Oscar night 1962 when they both won for WEST SIDE STORY. Moreno made history by becoming the first Latina actress to win an Academy Award. The film won 10 of the 11 Oscars it was nominated for. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

15K views · 1.3K reactions | "I always had a great appreciation for the moment." — Star of the Month Rita Moreno reflects on her later films coming off her accolades from WEST SIDE STORY ('61), from her self-inspired character in THE RITZ ('76) to her most recent film 80 FOR BRADY (2023) with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Sally Field. See some of her films tomorrow night as we close out our Star of the Month celebration. It all starts at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

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Bette Midler, Chita Rivera, and Rita Moreno - America - West Side Story Benefit Nov. 12, 2002 #bettemidler #chitarivera #ritamoreno #westsidestory | Bette Midler: Bootleg Betty

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Star of the Month Rita Moreno shares her emotional experience making WEST SIDE STORY ('61) and reflects on returning to the narrative 60 years later in director Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning adaptation in 2021. See the film tomorrow night at 8pm ET as we celebrate Moreno every Thursday night this month. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

20 reactions | Actress Rita Moreno opens up about the original 'West Side Story,' the importance of this re-make, and how it is a "very socially conscious 'West Side Story' without in any way changing almost anything." Moreno also praises Ariana Debose, who stepped into her original role as Anita. | TheGrio | Facebook