In 1941's Technicolor musical romantic-comedy, Week-End in Havana, Portuguese-born Brazilian actress, singer and dancer Carmen Miranda plays 'Rosita Rivas', the star attraction at a Cuban nightclub. The actress, nicknamed the "Brazilian Bombshell", became known for her signature fruit headdresses she wore in her American films like this one on display.
Rosita Rivas costume worn by Carmen Miranda
in Week-End in Havana
This screen-worn costume was photographed on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 13, 2025.
Gwen Wakeling was the Head Costume Designer at 20th Century Fox responsible for this colorful ensemble made of silk, rayon and plastic (although the jewelry pictured is not part of the original costume).
Week-End in Havana movie poster
