Elizabeth Taylor: The Life & Legacy of a Hollywood Star

Born in London in 1932, Elizabeth “Liz” Taylor began her life with early lessons in ballet and etiquette. In 1939, her family relocated to Beverly Hills, where her striking beauty quickly garnered attention. This led to her discovery by talent scouts at the tender age of 10. She made her film debut in “There’s One Born Every Minute” (1942). At MGM, she starred in classics such as “Lassie Come Home” (1943), “National Velvet” (1944), and “Life with Father” (1947). Transitioning seamlessly from child prodigy to leading lady, she captivated audiences in films like “Father of the Bride” (1950).

Her first Academy Award for Best Actress came for her role in “Butterfield 8” (1960), followed by her second for the searing drama “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1966). With a remarkably long and illustrious career, her final on-screen appearance was in the television film “These Old Broads” (2001).

In her later years, Liz Taylor dedicated herself to philanthropy, notably raising significant funds for AIDS research, in addition to managing her successful line of perfumes.

The legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor passed away due to cardiac complications in 2011, after a two-month hospitalization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her family announced her peaceful passing, stating she was surrounded by her children: Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton. Liz was also a beloved grandmother to 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, leaving behind an indelible mark on cinema and a powerful legacy of activism.

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Carla Marinho Leal

Writer, traveler and above all, curious about many subjects. She has studied cinema since 2002 and is a Specialist in Cinematographic Studies from UNICAP. Founder of the blog Purviance and the website Cinemaclássico. She loves Charles Chaplin, Raj Kapoor and constantly browses films from all over the world.

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