On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with EGOT-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno on her 93rd birthday. The two discuss why Rita almost backed out of her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in West Side Story and the complex emotions Rita experienced after her husband of 45 years passed away. Julia and Rita also bond over the fact that they both find Mel Brooks sexy. Later, Julia talks with her 90-year-old mom, Judith, about seeing the original West Side Story on Broadway and how musicals can be an important vehicle for storytelling.

 

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On today&rsquo;s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with EGOT-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno on her 93rd birthday. The two discuss why Rita almost backed out of her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in West Side Story and the complex emotions Rita experienced after her husband of 45 years passed away. Julia and Rita also bond over the fact that they both find Mel Brooks sexy. Later, Julia talks with her 90-year-old mom, Judith, about seeing the original West Side Story on Broadway and how musicals can be an important vehicle for storytelling.
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Follow Wiser Than Me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wiserthanme/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wiserthanme">TikTok</a> @wiserthanme and on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast">facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast</a>.
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Keep up with Rita Moreno <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theritamoreno/?hl=en">@theritamoreno</a> on Instagram.
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Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.
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Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Wiser Than Me is sponsored by ZOE. Visit <a href="http://zoe.com/">ZOE.com</a> to find out what ZOE Membership could do for you and use the exclusive code WISER10 to get 10% off membership.
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For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/">https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/</a>.&nbsp;
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For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit <a href="https://www.lemonadamedia.com/">lemonadamedia.com</a>.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 3 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season, and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women!



Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns for Season 3 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season, and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judith. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All Hail Old Women!
 
Photo: Ryan Pfluger and August Image

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