Rita Moreno Reveals Her Hilarious 95th Birthday Plans

A birthday roast among friends

Moreno told E! News she will mark her 95th birthday with a dinner in December. She expects friends to make jokes at her expense throughout the evening. The actress said her loved ones will roast her, and she is happy for them to do so. She also expects them to raise a toast, calling the celebration a wonderful way to mark the occasion.

An award honoring her legacy

Moreno discussed her career at the 2026 Día de Muertos Gala, where she received the Vida y Legado (Life & Legacy) Award. The honor was presented at an event backed by Lexus, Wells Fargo, Tequila Don Julio, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and DNERO.

She said the award felt special because it was Hispanic. The article’s account of her comment ends mid-sentence after the words “ultra proud and ultra,” so the rest of her thought is not available.

A path made without guidance

Moreno said no one helped guide her career. She reflected that she might have gone farther if she had received support, but emphasized that she did not make the remark with bitterness.

Instead, she said she had earned what she achieved. Moreno has also spoken about the value of spreading joy, describing how complimenting a stranger’s jacket can make that person happy.

Her perspective on aging

In comments to several publications, Moreno has described aging as a natural part of life and said getting older is a privilege. She has rejected the idea that women should feel they failed by not remaining young.

She has also said she refuses to feel shame about being human. In earlier remarks, she described becoming more accepting of herself with age and said each stage of life brings understanding.