“We hope she’s doing okay.
Fortunately, a representative for Moreno tellsEntertainment Weeklythat the Oscar-winning actress is doing well.
“Happy to report nothing serious,” the rep says.
Rita Moreno at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in 2024.Credit:Emma McIntyre/Getty
“Rita came down with a bout of vertigo on Tuesday.
And because she lives in Berkeley, CA, she couldnt get on a plane down to LA.”
Moreno’s representative adds, “She is bummed.
Rita Moreno; John Mulaney.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty; Bruce Glikas/WireImage
We heard today she’s on the mend.”
Mulaney briefly joked about the guest shake-up after introducing Fey.
“Have you ever filled in for Rita Moreno before?”
“You were an infant,” Mulaney said.
(Fey was actually born nine years afterWest Side Story’s 1961 theatrical debut.)
Mulaney then thanked his fellowSaturday Night Livealum for filling in.
Rita Moreno; John Mulaney.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty; Bruce Glikas/WireImage
“I am so grateful for you for being here and coming in,” he said.
“I don’t see you often in Los Angeles, so thank you so much.”
Wouldn’t that be incredible?”
Everybody’s Live with John Mulaneystreams live Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Netflix.
