Home / Arts and Entertainment / Elizabeth Taylor: Hollywood Legend's Vibrant Life
Elizabeth Taylor: Hollywood Legend's Vibrant Life
28 May
Summary
- Born in London, Taylor began acting at age 9 with violet eyes.
- She experienced eight marriages, including two with Richard Burton.
- Taylor was a dedicated philanthropist, particularly for AIDS activism.
Elizabeth Taylor, an actress, philanthropist, and Hollywood legend, passed away at 79 on March 23, 2011, leaving a legacy as colorful as her film roles.
Born Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor in London on February 27, 1932, she began her acting career at age 9 in "There's One Born Every Minute." By age 18, she married hotel heir Nicky Hilton Jr.
Taylor's career flourished with roles in "National Velvet" and "A Place in the Sun." Her personal life was equally notable, featuring eight marriages, including two to actor Richard Burton. Their intense romance and subsequent marriages were widely publicized.
Beyond acting, Taylor was a devoted philanthropist, particularly recognized for her AIDS activism. She received the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2001 and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Her business ventures, including a fragrance line, also proved successful.
Confined to a wheelchair later in life due to hip replacements and other health issues, Taylor remained resilient. She died surrounded by her four children in 2011, her indelible mark on Hollywood and humanitarian causes enduring.
