Top 10 Moments That Made Us Love Rita Moreno

VOICE OVER: Emily Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Tal Fox

We love you, Rita Moreno! For this list, we'll be looking at moments from this icon's life and career that remind us just what an amazing trailblazer she is. Our countdown includes "West Side Story," "One Day at a Time," "The Golden Girls," and more!

  • #10: When She Played Millie the Helper
  • #9: When She Played Renee Corliss
  • #8: When She Returned to the Stage at the Age of 80
  • #7: When She Released Her Documentary
  • #6: When She Won an Emmy for Her Appearance on "The Muppet Show"
  • #5: When She Become an EGOT Winner
  • #4: When She Played the Sassy Abuelita Lydia
  • #3: When She Created One of Her Most Iconic Roles
  • #2: When She Fought for Social Justice
  • #1: When She Became a Pioneer for the Latinx Community

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