Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

with Chelsea Devantez

Author: Chelsea Devantez

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Rita Moreno’s Memoir Rita Moreno: A Memoir (with Becca Ramos and Kristina Lopez)
Episode 300
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

Chelsea is joined by producer Kristina and “Welcome to El Barrio” host Becca Ramos to break down the memoir of legendary actor Rita Moreno. From “West Side Story” to “One Day at a Time,” they unpack Rita’s journey from Puerto Rico to breaking barriers during Hollywood’s Golden Age, her road to EGOT status, and her toxic romance with Marlon Brando. Plus: cameos from Elvis Presley, the Muppets, and (DRINGO!) a husbandger is on the scene. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abortion, suicide, and body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Congress Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Ritual - Save 40% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Rita looking like Elizabeth Taylor Rita on the cover of Life Magazine Rita Moreno performing “America” in “West Side Story” Rita Moreno performing “Fever” on “The Muppet Show” Rita Moreno apologizes for ‘In the Heights’ remarks ‘dismissive of black lives’ (LA Times) Patty Duke Memoir Episode Debbie Reynolds Memoir Episode Priscilla Presley Memoir Episode Chita Rivera’s Memoir Episode Joan Crawford Memoir Episode Lauren Bacall Memoir Episode Jennifer Lopez Memoir Episode Rosie Perez Memoir Episode Where to find our guest: Becca Ramos Welcome to El Barrio Substack Welcome to El Barrio Instagram Becca's Instagram Kristina Lopez Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices