Rita Hayworth: Becoming a Goddess. In 1935, a Fox producer saw Rita performing at the Caliente Club in Tijuana and offered her a role as a Spanish dancer in Under the Pampas Moon.

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.

Rita Hayworth, then Marguerita Carmen Cansino, age 16 (1935) Bettmann / Contributor / Getty In 1937, at the age of 19, the actress married her first husband, Edward Judson, who furthered her career.

Stacker compiled a list of moments in Rita Hayworth's life you may not know about, drawing from news accounts, biographies, interviews, and movie databases.

Stacker compiled a list of moments in Rita Hayworth's life you may not know about, drawing from news accounts, biographies, interviews, and movie databases.

Stacker compiled a list of moments in Rita Hayworth's life you may not know about, drawing from news accounts, biographies, interviews, and movie databases.