Before becoming Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth, she was Margarita Carmen Cansino—born in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 17, 1918, a year after her parents married.

With her fiery red hair, striking figure, and unforgettable smile, it's no wonder Rita Hayworth became one of Hollywood’s most iconic screen sirens. And she got her start in Tijuana.

Stacker compiled a list of moments in Rita Hayworth's life you may not know about, drawing from news accounts, biographies, interviews, and movie databases.

Stacker compiled a list of moments in Rita Hayworth's life you may not know about, drawing from news accounts, biographies, interviews, and movie databases.

Before ‘Gilda’ and the glamour: Rita Hayworth’s journey from Tijuana to Hollywood by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 11, 2025, 10:20 p.m. April 12, 2025, 7:11 a.m. Share this: ...

Before becoming Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth, she was Margarita Carmen Cansino—born in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 17, 1918, a year after her parents married.

Before becoming Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth, she was Margarita Carmen Cansino—born in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 17, 1918, a year after her parents married.