When it comes to Hollywood legends, Rita Moreno and Betty White are at the top of the list. These two trailblazers have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, but did you know they once shared a hilarious and unforgettable moment together? Rita Moreno, the iconic star of West Side Story, revealed an incredible story about her encounter with the beloved Golden Girls star during a press event.
A Night to Remember: Rita Moreno Meets Betty White
Picture this: Rita Moreno, the multi-award-winning actress, is reminiscing about the time she spent with Betty White. At the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour 2020, where she was promoting One Day at a Time, the 88-year-old Oscar winner shared a delightful anecdote about her interaction with the 98-year-old comedic genius. The setting? A lively cocktail party in New York City, hosted by TV Land to promote the series Happily Divorced.
Rita recalled the party's atmosphere, noting how the music was so loud that it was nearly impossible to have a conversation. "It was a cocktail party to promote 'Happily Divorced,' and TV Land had rock music blaring so loud, you could barely hear each other," she said. Despite the chaos, Rita and Betty found themselves seated together on a couch, ready to hatch a plan to bring some order to the room.
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Betty White’s Brilliant Plan to Silence the Noise
Rita continued her story, painting a vivid picture of the moment when Betty White proposed an unconventional solution to the noise problem. "She sat down next to me and said, 'I have an idea,'" Rita recounted. "And I said, 'What?' She replied, 'Throw yourself down on the floor and start screaming at the top of your lungs.'" Rita, dressed to the nines, was initially taken aback but quickly realized the brilliance of Betty's plan.
But Betty wasn’t done yet. She added, "I'll join you. You go first, and when people stop talking to see what’s happening, we’ll tell them to turn down the music." Rita, always up for an adventure, agreed. "Great idea," she thought, and the two legends sprang into action.
The Grand Gesture That Didn’t Quite Work
Rita described how she threw herself on the floor in her elegant dress, screaming at the top of her lungs. Betty, ever the sport, joined her in the spectacle. But to their surprise, the crowd remained unfazed. "Nobody even blinked," Rita said with a laugh. "One couple just kept talking, completely ignoring us. I turned to Betty and said, 'So much for fame, sweetie.'" Despite the lack of attention, it was clear that a unique bond had formed between these two legends.
