Rita Hayworth

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Without a doubt, Maureen O’Hara’s one of the most beautiful actresses ever. Absolutely stunning. The hair, the voice, the figure, the face - a place for everything and everything in its place.

I’ve said it before, and I’m bound to say it again - I wish actresses today would try to capture the magic, mystery, class, and sophistication that actresses yesterday possessed. A few, in my opinion, do (Keira Knightley, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank, and Reese Witherspoon to name a few.) But for the most part, they’re way too blatant and brassy.

There’s just something different about Maureen O’Hara, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, and Rita Hayworth. And that something different is very attractive.

To be sure, the same can be said about actors yesterday vs. actors today! There aren’t very many Clark Galbes, John Wyanes, Cary Grants, or Clint Eastwoods walking around today.

So many girl-y boys! If John Wayne walked through Hollywood today, he wouldn’t know whether to date or punch half the actors.

Eh, too much cranberry sauce - makes me mean.

I just got my newest entertainment blog up. It’s for my current favorite movie actress: Keira Knightley. She’s my present-day Ava, Audrey, Rita, and Lucy. She actually reminds me a great deal of Audrey Hepburn - the impossibly beautiful face, the talent, the way she carries herself, the tiny little frame.

Click HERE to check out the blog and HERE to see the amazing gallery of Keira pics we’ve put together. Whatta face!

Joi

Summertime, and that means it’s time for the clothes to come off! Unless you’re Cary Grant, apparently. I think the man must’ve slept in his suit. I guess there’s something to be said for leaving things to the imagination. Not much, but something.

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More to come soon - along with some hot wallpapers! I’m working on a gorgeous Lana Turner one right now. What a face. She had the Keira Knightley thing going on long before Keira did.

Joi

Is that amazing work or what?! The mural above is on Franklin Avenue in Los Angeles, California. There’s something in the eyes that captures both James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor. Click HERE to see more murals featuring James Dean. Marilyn Monroe’s also featured on several.

While I’m thrilled to see my guy James on so many, I’m surprised there aren’t more with my favorite gals Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner and (of course) Lucille Ball. Oh well, at least James is featured heavily - and I spied Clark Gable on one, too. He’s another big favorite of mine. He’s one of the few actors from that period of time that seemed like a totally normal Joe. Little wonder he didn’t hang out off set much with Vivien Leigh - one of the most peculiar of ‘em all! Beautiful? Absolutely. Talented? Definitely. One of my favorite actresses? You betcha. But normal? Nah. Loonier than a bed bug.

There’s one of James Dean with W.C. Fields and a few others and there are two of them who I can’t identify for the life of me - and I usually know Hollywood inside out! The longer I stare at it, the further they get from me, though.

There’s a gorgeous mural from a McDonald’s in Eagle Rock, California too. Be sure to check that one out.

Oh great, now I’m McCraving a McChicken, McFries and a McDrink. I pretty much know what’s for lunch.

Joi

Bus Stop
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Bikini Beach
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Gilda
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The great thing about mini posters is they can be grouped together to make a really amazing display. You could go with a “Sexy” theme, using the ones above - or you could choose different movies from one star. By clicking on one of the hotties above, you could check out all the other options.

Personally, I think the ideal arrangement would be James Dean, Rita, Lucille Ball and Audrey Hepburn….then again, I think they’re the answer to everything!

Joi

“I never really thought of myself as a sex goddess; I felt I was more a comedian who could dance” - Rita Hayworth

If you’re a Rita Hayworth fan (and who in the world couldn’t be/wouldn’t be?????), you’ll want to check out the following link. This site has the most incredible collection of pics of her that I’ve ever seen.

Rita Hayworth Galleries

Amazing!

Joi

“All I wanted was just what everybody else wants, you know, to be loved.” - Rita Hayworth

In person Rita Hayworth was very shy and quiet, yet in front of the camera she turned on the charisma, such as in Gilda, that made her a star. All she really wanted from life was a loving family and domestic happiness. She, more than once, married the wrong man and never found what she was looking for.

At the age of 42, she began experiencing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, although it wasn’t diagnosed until years later. Toward the end of her life, she was nearly helpless and had to be cared for by one of the brightest lights in her life: her daughter Yasmin Khan.

Beautiful Rita Hayworth passed away at the age of 68.

Joi

“Being Rita Hayworth”, by Adrienne L. McLean

“Rita Hayworth : A Photographic Retrospective” — by Caren Roberts-Frenzel

“Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, & My Mother”, by Rita Maria Magdaleno

This lady led a very fascinating life, full of juicy, gritty stuff! If you’re as big a fan of hers as I am, you’ll love every minute.

The second book is a collection of AMAZING pictures. Personally, I think she was the most beautiful actress Hollywood ever toyed with. The pictures in this book prove me oh so right!

The third book, to be perfectly honest, I’ve never even seen, let alone read. I’m including it here because a book review I read gave it 5 out of 5 stars and the reviewer raved about how good it was. I’ll probably order a copy myself later this week - 5 star reviews intrigue me!

Joi