Rita Moreno has openly expressed her deep affection for Marlon Brando, labeling him as the ultimate passion of her existence.
She disclosed in 2017 that a vintage picture of the actor during his prime in the 1950s adorns her bedroom in her Berkeley residence, symbolizing their intense eight-year liaison that she claims nearly destroyed her.
The 86-year-old star now explicitly states the obvious: intense attraction leads to extraordinary intimacy.
During an appearance on “The Wendy Williams Show,” Moreno reminisced about the remarkable prowess of the Academy Award-winning rebel in bed, which went beyond mere physical allure.
It appears that Brando carried over some of his acting attributes – captivating audiences in the 1950s with his iconic Stanley Kowalski persona and emotionally charged acting style – into their private moments.
Moreno shared with Williams, “He completely enthralled me because he was the epitome of everything.
Everything.”
She continued, emphasizing Brando's cinematic dominance and reputation as one of the most sensuous individuals alive.
Their tumultuous love affair spanned eight years, marked by periods of separation and reconciliation.
The actress, who earned an Academy Award for her role in “West Side Story,” first encountered Brando on the set of the 1954 film “Désirée.”
At 22 years old, she crossed paths with the then approximately 30-year-old Brando, fresh off his acclaimed performance in “On the Waterfront,” regarded by many as a cinematic masterpiece.
Moreno recounted to Williams the heartbreak inflicted by Brando throughout their relationship, characterized by his refusal to marry her and his involvement with other partners, both male and female.
Discovering unfamiliar lingerie at one point left her devastated, leading to a tearful episode before a serendipitous encounter transpired the following day.
This fortunate event involved meeting Elvis Presley, another cultural icon renowned for infusing his music with s–ual charisma through hits like “Love Me Tender” and “Heartbreak Hotel.”
Presley, intrigued by Moreno, initiated a meeting which she accepted while still reeling from Brando's infidelities.
A brief romance ensued between Moreno and Presley, inciting jealousy in Brando.
However, Moreno confessed to Williams that the physical connection with Presley paled in comparison to Brando, criticizing the former's lovemaking skills as rudimentary.
Despite acknowledging Presley's amiable nature and attractiveness, Moreno juxtaposed him with Brando, asserting, “Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando?
Amateur night!”
Delving into her memoir, “Rita Moreno,” Moreno delves into her intense and often turbulent love for Brando, which, while passionate, was fraught with challenges.
The affair involved enduring constant infidelity, emotional manipulation, a traumatic abortion, and a suicide attempt.
While Moreno eventually found stability in a 45-year union with Leonard Gordon, who passed away eight years ago, she continues to regard him as the “love” of her life.
In contrast, she nostalgically refers to Brando, who passed away in 2004, as the “lust” of her life.
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