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Few stars have shone as bright as Elvis Presley did in the realm of music, and Marlon Brando in the world of Hollywood. Still enjoying widespread acclaim despite their legacy riddled with controversies, Presley and Brando remain beloved parts of popular culture and discourse today. Tying them together is their relationship with American actress Rita Moreno.
While Presley and Moreno were engaged in a brief romance, Moreno and Brando dated on and off for about 8 years. Often having spoken about her life and love, Moreno once made a startling revelation when comparing two of her high-profile lovers.
Rita Moreno on Dating Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando
Rita Morenohas been in the industry for a long long time and has dated two of the most prolific figures of the entertainment industry of yesteryears. A legend herself, Moreno famously dated bothElvis PresleyandMarlon Brandowhile she was still a young actress in Hollywood.
Having dated several men in her long career, Moreno’s relationships with Brando and Presley are the ones that got the most attention. The two Hollywood stars dated from 1954 to 1962, days she later described asfilled with emotional abuse, infidelity, and even an abortion. In her 2013 memoir,Rita Moreno: A Memoir, the veteran actress got candid about her relationship with the King of Hollywood and the King of the music industry.
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Despite the infidelity and more, Moreno maintained Brando was the fiercest of lovers, even describing him asthe Lust of My Lifein an interview withPeople. As for Presley, she described him as lacking and boring. She reiterated the same claims while onTheWendy Williams Showrecently.
That’s like a 2-year-old and the king. Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando, come on, amateur night.
Stated the actress when asked about who was a better lover. Describing Presley as lacking in the romance department while placing the King aka Brando on a pedestal, Moreno’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into the private lives of these larger-than-life personalities, and fans have a lot to say about it.
Fans React to Rita Moreno’s Comments About Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando
Elvis Presley [Credit:Elvis Presley: The Searcher| HBO]Rita Moreno has often talked about her relationship with both Marlon Brando and Elvis Presley. In many of her interviews and even in her memoir, the actress has described Brando as a great lover while claiming Presley wasn’t even close to being how good Brando was.
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As her comments onTheWendy Williams Showwent viral (viaInstagram), fans had many things to say. So here are the many reactions fans had to her shocking comments:
Marlon Brando slept with half of Hollywood and Elvis with a teenage girl. of course Brando’s better, he had way more experience- -@riverjane_photography
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She was obsessed with Brando. Sad. -@lisa_bennett_bowen
Trashy question!! Even trashier to answer!! -@gl_kc_ok
Damn disrespecting two people who are dead especially when ur knocking on deaths door is craaazzzyyy. -@cats.catscats247
Well if a man speak like that about two female lovers he banned. -@atreyu3030
While Moreno’s candid comments about her relationships with Presley and Brando offer a fascinating insight into the private lives of these legendary figures, these shocking revelations have sparked discussions among fans of the two personalities. While some think it is unethical of Rita Moreno to have revealed these details, others are not entirely shocked to know this.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
