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Oct 21, 2021 · The 'West Side Story' actress and the 'The Godfather' actor's passion was undeniable, but also incredibly dangerous at times. They met in 1954, had a brief romance, and faced infidelities, abortions, and near-death experiences. Moreno still considered Brando a major force in her life, but also a major challenge.
Feb 2, 2022 · The EGOT winner detailed the depression and suicide attempt she endured from the "The Godfather" star during their eight-year relationship. She said he was a bad guy who mistreated her and made her abort his child. She also shared how he lost his witty side and how she felt about his infidelity.
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Apr 23, 2021 · Rita Moreno reveals the details of her eight-year love affair with Marlon Brando, who was married to another woman at the time. She describes their chemistry, their abortions, their infidelities, and their fights. She also shares how he treated her after their breakup and how she coped with his death.
May 9, 2022 · The "West Side Story" star recounts her turbulent relationship with the Hollywood legend, who encouraged her to seek therapy and made her overdose on pills. She also reveals how she met her husband and why she married him.
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- Scott Stump
Feb 1, 2022 · The Oscar-winning actress reveals how she was mistreated by the legendary actor and almost tried to end her life with pills. She also shares how their relationship improved after a movie collaboration and a pregnancy.
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- Zack Sharf
Mar 7, 2024 · Rita Moreno is crediting the late Marlon Brando with persuading her to go to therapy. During a fireside chat between Moreno and People en Español at the DotdashMeredith offices in New...
Jun 17, 2021 · She also speaks about her emotionally abusive relationship with Marlon Brando, which drove her to attempt suicide after a botched abortion, and her marriage to late husband Leonard Gordon, whom...
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