Rita Moreno
Awards & Honours
42
Awards Won
8
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Rita Moreno stands as a monumental figure in entertainment history, having achieved the rare EGOT status and the Triple Crown of Acting. She is the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, a milestone that took decades to be matched by others in her community. Her recognition spans every major medium, from stage to screen to recording. She holds the distinction of being one of the few actors to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Kennedy Center Honor, cementing her place as a national treasure.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
EGOT Winner
First Hispanic woman to win all four major American entertainment awards.
Triple Crown of Acting
Won Oscars, Emmys, and Tonys.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Awarded by President George W. Bush.
National Medal of Arts
Awarded by President Bill Clinton.
Kennedy Center Honors
Recognized for contributions to American culture.
Peabody Award
Received for lifetime achievements in broadcasting.
Walk of Fame Star
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Guinness World Record
Recognized as the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar.
Rankings & Lists
The 100 Greatest Actresses of All Time
100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century
Top 100 Latin Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Women in Music
Magazine Covers
TIME
December 1961
The First Latina
Vogue
October 2021
Celebrating Diversity
People
January 2021
Return to West Side Story
Records & Feats
First Hispanic Woman to Win an Oscar
Won Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story in 1962.
Youngest EGOT Winner (at the time)
Completed EGOT status by age 46.
Most Emmy Wins for a Latina
Won four Emmy Awards throughout her career.