Rita Hayworth (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American actress, dancer, and pin-up girl. She achieved fame in the 1940s as one of the top stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and appeared in 61 films in total over 37 years. The press coined the term “The Love Goddess” to describe Hayworth, after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II.
Hayworth’s famous pose in a black negligee quickly made its way across the Atlantic in 1941, as troops brought the picture with them on the way to war. It ended up as the second most popular pinup picture in all of World War II. Hayworth, whose two brothers both fought in the war, didn’t just pose for pictures, she also was involved in selling war bonds, and appeared in USO shows.
Beyond her pin-up status, Hayworth was a talented actress and dancer, known for her roles in musicals like Cover Girl (1944) alongside Gene Kelly, and You Were Never Lovelier (1942) with Fred Astaire. Despite her glamorous image, Hayworth faced personal struggles, including tumultuous marriages and difficulties in her later life.
Her legacy endures as a symbol of classic Hollywood glamour and the power of the pin-up in American cultural history.
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