Loretta Castorini is a fictional character from the 1987 romantic comedy film, Moonstruck. She is portrayed by actress Cher, who won an Academy Award for her performance. Loretta is a widowed Italian-American woman living in Brooklyn, New York, who works as a bookkeeper and is known for her strong personality and traditional values. In the film, Loretta becomes engaged to Johnny Cammareri, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets his estranged brother, Ronny Cammareri, played by Nicolas Cage. This love triangle leads to a series of comedic and heartfelt events, ultimately exploring themes of love, family, and destiny.