Rita Moreno Says 45-Year's with Husband Leonard Gordon Was an Extraordinary Charade

Rita Moreno Says 45-Year's with Husband Leonard Gordon Was an Extraordinary Charade

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Shortly after shooting West Side Story, one of the most iconic roles of her career, she had a tough time recovering from Brando's emotional abuse and philandering. 

So much so that she tried to end her own life by swallowing sleeping pills. 

"It was humiliating and I was letting him step all over me," Moreno confessed. "I wanted to get rid of myself because I didn't think I deserved to live."

Thankfully, she survived and sought out professional help. 

At the time of the interview, she believed that she was one of the most terrific 89-year-olds she knew.

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