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Elizabeth Taylor: From Hollywood Icon to Reality TV Pioneer
25 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Elizabeth Taylor called the "first reality star" in new docuseries
- Taylor Swift's new song "Elizabeth Taylor" honors her bold romantic spirit
- Taylor's friend Vicky Tiel says she was "the most famous woman on planet Earth"
In the years since her passing in 2011, Elizabeth Taylor's legacy as a Hollywood icon continues to captivate the public. Now, a new docuseries on Fox Nation, "Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar," executive-produced by Kim Kardashian, is calling the legendary actress the "first reality star."
Taylor's bold and unapologetic approach to love and life has also inspired a new song by Taylor Swift, titled "Elizabeth Taylor," which pays homage to the star's violet eyes, favorite romantic haunts, and signature scent. Taylor's friend and fashion designer Vicky Tiel says it's no surprise that people are still talking about the actress, describing her as "the most famous woman on planet Earth."
Tiel, who traveled with Taylor in the late 1960s and early 1970s, recalls the star's carefree attitude towards sex and relationships, particularly her longtime love affair with Richard Burton. Even after Burton's death in 1984, Taylor carried him with her until the end, with Tiel recounting a poignant phone call where Burton expressed his eternal love for the actress.
