"In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from impoverished Puerto Rican girl to Hollywood legend--and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys. Born Rosita Dolores Alverio inthe idyll of Puerto Rico,…
Reveals how the iconic film star worked closely with designers to meticulously craft her image, sharing the background stories of many of her most famous ensembles while explaining her enduring influence on style--
The actress recounts the years she spent secretly suffering from anorexia and bulimia and trying to hide her sexuality, all under the glare of Hollywood's bright lights.
Known for her roles on the hit TV shows "Ally McBeal" and "Arrested Development," de Rossi delivers a revelatory and searing account of the years she spent secretly suffering from anorexia and bulimia, all the while living under the glare of Hollywood's bright lights.
The actress known for such films as "Foxy Brown" and "Jackie Brown" tells her personal stories for the first time, from her army-brat upbringing to her relationships with Richard Pryor and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to her battles against racism, sexism, and cancer
"European stardom is very different from that of Hollywood, where the industry concentrates intensively on establishing and promoting major stars. This unique book sets out to highlight the career of Sophia Loren as a prime example of a highly original rise to fame in a European…
"She was a slum mother, witty housekeeper, nosy neighbor, meddling maid, town gossip, and most memorably, Ma Kettle. This book chronicles Main's childhood on an Indiana farm and the inspirations that led her to the stage and screen"--Provided by publisher.
"Scotland-born actress Deborah Kerr (1921-2007) provided the cinema with memorable studies of English gentility. She projected a cool reserve and stoic nobility, often hinting at a passion and insecurity beneath the surface. Though she never won an Academy Award despite six nomi…
