As Rita Hayworth, she would become a favorite pinup of soldiers during World War II and one of the most popular actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age, with films including Cover Girl, My Gal Sal ...

Hayworth began to score major roles and star alongside high-profile celebrities in The Strawberry Blonde (1941), Tales of Manhattan (1942) and You Were Never Lovelier (1942), among others.

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.

It was the only major U.S. film award Hayworth was up for in her 40 years in the industry. Hayworth’s appearance in 1964’s “The Money Trap” marked her last with Glenn Ford.

Baby portrait of Rita Hayworth. 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.

Baby portrait of Rita Hayworth. 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.