| Rita Desjardin | |
|---|---|
 Betty Buckley as "Miss Collins" in the original 1976 film. | |
| First appearance | Carrie (1974) |
| Created by | Stephen King |
| Portrayed by |
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| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | PE teacher |
Miss Rita L. Desjardin is a fictional character created by American author Stephen King in his first published 1974 horror novel Carrie. In the 1976 film adaptation, the character was renamed Miss Collins and portrayed by Betty Buckley. In the 2002 and 2013 versions, she was played by Rena Sofer and Judy Greer, respectively. She was renamed Miss Lynn Gardner in the 1988 musical, portrayed by Darlene Love (1988, Broadway) and Carmen Cusack (2012, Off-Broadway), amongst other productions.[1]
- ^ Stack, Tim (January 24, 2018). "The Riverdale cast will sing in an adaptation of Carrie: The Musical". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2018.