Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger has written a new book, '50 Oscar Nights,' which features interviews with Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman, Rita Moreno and Sally Field.
Rita Moreno made history in 1962 when she became the first Latina to win an acting Oscar, and Joan Crawford was eager to steal the spotlight. The Puerto Rican actress won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Anita in 'West Side Story.' And when she went offstage to bask in the glory, there was the screen star waiting for her. Moreno, 92, recalled the incident to Dave Karger for his book, '50 Oscar Nights.
Her new husband at the time later learned that it was sitting in this cardboard box,' Karger continued. 'He tells her, ‘Why? You earned this. You should have it out on display. Be proud of it.’ Rita said, ‘You’re right.’ Now she does. Rita has all of her awards on display now — her Grammy, Emmy, Oscar and Tony. She has them all on display on her bookshelf.'
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