Fernanda Luisa Gordon Is Rita Moreno's Daughter Who Looks Like Her Double

Fernanda Luisa Gordon, Rita Moreno's daughter, chose to follow in her mother's footsteps. Fernanda is the only child of the award-winning actress who overcame all odds to become the first Latina actress to win an Oscar.

Moreno dominated the entertainment industry from the 1950s and is among the few entertainers to win a Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and an Oscar. Coming from a humble background, Moreno began to shine at a young age when she relocated with her mother to New York.

There, she began dancing professionally in nightclubs at age nine. At 11, she landed her first film experience, adding the Spanish language to US movies. Moreno's venture into showbiz at an early age helped her become a Hollywood legend with an impressive career of over 70 years.

Despite his wife being a high-profile Hollywood star, Moreno's late husband of over 40 years, Dr. Leonard Gordon, pretty much lived away from the spotlight.

He had a successful career as a cardiologist, but after retiring from medicine, he became Moreno's manager. The couple shares a daughter Fernanda whom the actress takes pride in.

Fernanda Luisa Gordon Is Rita Moreno's Only Daughter

Moreno and Leonard got married on June 18, 1965, and after two years, they welcomed their only child Fernanda who was born via an emergency C-Section. Despite being with her husband for over 46 years, Moreno's marriage to Leonard was not all rosy.

The actress, who was married to Leonard until his death, opened up about her marriage in her documentary that features renowned Hollywood stars like Héctor Elizondo, and Morgan Freeman, among others.

In her documentary, "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It," the actress disclosed that she was unhappy in her marriage.

The Oscar award winner revealed that she couldn't gain the courage to leave a place where she felt miserable and only stayed with Leornard because of their daughter. She said:

"I'm going to be sitting here with my daughter who was a real daddy's girl. [He] was a wonderful parent. He was a wonderful person. It's just that our marriage didn't work out."

In an interview, the "West Side Story" star got candid about her marriage to Leonard and admitted that her husband was a loving father and grandfather.

But when it came to their relationship, he was controlling. Moreno revealed that she suffered a lot at his hands, and the moment she realized their marriage wasn't working, it was too late.

The Emmy award winner stated that she considers family her top priority and adores her daughter and grandkids.

Fernanda Luisa Gordon Used to Be an Actress like Her Mother

Fernanda performed well in her higher learning; she graduated with distinction from Tufts University. Like her mother, she pursued an acting career and obtained a degree in acting from the University of Southern California.

She is best known for her roles in "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr" and "An Inconvenient Woman." Fernanda Luisa Gordon, Rita Moreno's daughter, also appeared in her mother's documentary, which premiered in 2021.

Besides acting, Fernanda was once a freelance graphic designer and now takes pride in her jewelry business. She is the owner of Nandiz designs, a jewelry brand that has existed for 22 years. Fernanda is her mother's look-alike; she frequently posts photos of her and her superstar mom on her Facebook page.

Fernanda Gordon Has Two Sons Who Are Her and Her Mother's Pride and Joy

Fernanda Luisa Gordon, Rita Moreno's daughter, married David Tyler Fisher in 1996, and the duo has two children, Justin Fisher and Cameron Fisher. Moreno is a proud grandmother and loves to spend time with her grandkids.

She said she likes to have them for sleepovers and has a room filled with books and toys. The Emmy award winner stated that she considers family her top priority and adores her daughter and grandkids. According to the actress, what keeps her alive and happy in old age is her family