Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor’s Love Affair With Jewelry Started as an Infant

She owned some of the largest diamonds in the world.

CLEOPATRA, Elizabeth Taylor, 1963,

Where to Watch the Elizabeth Taylor Movies in Taylor Swift’s New Video

The music video features the icon in many of her top movies.

Lisa Whelchel and Debbie Reynolds Fat Farm graphic

When Debbie Reynolds and Lisa Whelchel Met in the Most Unlikely of Places

Lisa shares her story of meeting a Hollywood icon.

British-born actor Elizabeth Taylor kneels on a bed and wears a sheer white nightgown and robe, circa 1950s.

Elizabeth Taylor: Portrait of a Hollywood Icon Through Rare Photos

Taylor was born on February 27, 1932 and passed away March 23, 2011 and is still a beloved icon.

386900 126: Best Actress Julia Roberts poses with her Oscar during the 73rd Annual Academy Awards March 25, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Roberts is wearing a Valentino dress with Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Her hair is by Serge Normant of the Jed Root Agency and her makeup is by Genevive Herr.

Classic Stars in Valentino: From Jackie O to Cate Blanchett (Photos)

The legendary designer died on January 19, at the age of 93.

GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1963-present, Genie Francis, Anthony Geary, in the wedding episode, 11/16-17/81

Anthony Geary’s Most Memorable ‘General Hospital’ Leading Ladies

Though Luke and Laura were the hottest couple in soap history, the actor had a few other notable romantic pairings.

Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, and Eliza Scanlen; Kirsten Dunst, Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, and Trini Alvarado; June Allyson, Margaret O’Brien, Elizabeth Taylor, and Janet Leigh in various 'Little Women'

8 ‘Little Women’ Adaptations, Ranked

Not all ‘Little Women’ adaptations are created equal.

Movie star Elizabeth Taylor smiles as she appears before the Labor, Health and Human services Senate Subcommittee on May 8, 1986 in Washington. Liz Taylor appears as chairman of the American Foundation for Aids Research and appealed for more funds for AIDS research.

Elizabeth Taylor ‘Iced Out’ Celeb AIDS Activists, Says Mamie Van Doren: ‘Told Us That We Weren’t Wanted’

“She only did it after Rock Hudson died.”

Jayne Mansfield, ca. 1957

Classic Hollywood Stars Heat Up Summer in These Vintage Swimsuit Photos

From the Golden Age of Hollywood through the early ’60s, studio-shot swimsuit photos were a big deal.

FATHER OF THE BRIDE, from left: Elizabeth Taylor, Spencer Tracy, 1950

‘Father of the Bride’: 8 Things You Didn’t Know About the 1950 Elizabeth Taylor Film

Directed by Vincente Minnelli and also starring Spencer Tracy, this wedding classic turns 75 this year.

6 Classic Movie Couples From the ’50s & ’60s to Get You in the Mood for Love

From ‘The African Queen’ to ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ look back on these classic Hollywood love stories.

Elizabeth Taylor (seated at a table on left) and Mickey Rooney (to her left, on right of photo) in a scene from

Weekly Wayback: Pop-Culture Anniversaries for Jan. 25-31, 2025

Movies, TV, music and more celebrating notable anniversaries the week of Jan. 25-31, 2025, including “National Velvet,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “We Are the World,” “Before Sunrise” and others.

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Day-by-Day Guide to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2025

Check out all of the films, categories and stars featured during the 2025 installment of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar.

GIANT, top from left: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, bottom from left: Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean on 1971 Japanese poster art, 1956.

Go Behind the Scenes of James Dean’s Last Movie ‘Giant’ With New Book

New book takes a deep dive behind the scenes of Edna Ferber’s acclaimed novel plus the making of the all-star cast movie.

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How Elizabeth Taylor’s Role in ‘Giant’ Foreshadowed Her Humanitarian Legacy

Tim Mendelson, who was Elizabeth Taylor’s personal assistant for over two decades, exclusively talked with us about the star’s similarity to her outspoken ‘Giant’ character and other aspects of her public and personal lives.

GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1963-present, Genie Francis, Anthony Geary, in the wedding episode, 11/16-17/81

Remember Luke & Laura’s Controversial Wedding on ‘General Hospital?’ It Aired Over 40 Years Ago

30 million people tuned in!

THE SWAN, Grace Kelly, 1956

Movie Icon Grace Kelly’s Life in Pictures

Go behind the scenes with pictures of the iconic beauty in honor of her 95th birthday.

British-born actress Elizabeth Taylor shows off the 33.19 carat diamond ring given to her by husband Richard Burton

The Story Behind Elizabeth Taylor’s $1.5 Million Ring

Her then-husband Richard Burton gifted it to her after a rough night.

1958: Actress and model Kitty Dolan poses next to a 1958 Ford Edsel Citation outside The Tropicana Hotel in 1958 in Las Vegas, Nevada

An Iconic Property on the Las Vegas Strip is About to Become Dust

Truly the end of the mob era.

LASSIE, Lassie, 1951-1971

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Lassie’

A ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ star got her start looking after Timmy. and more fun facts in honor of the TV show’s 60th anniversary.

American actors Ava Gardner, Sue Lyon, Deborah Kerr and Richard Burton on the set of The Night of the Iguana, directed by John Huston.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Night of the Iguana’

Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, the untamed jungle, and tiny golden guns … what could go wrong?

black-and-white on-set image of Eva Marie Saint in the 1962 movie

TCM’s July 2024 Star of the Month Celebration of Eva Marie Saint Kicks Off on the Icon’s 100th Birthday

One of the last surviving legends of Hollywood’s golden age, Eva Marie Saint turns 100 on July 4, 2024. Beginning that day, TCM celebrates the icon as its Star of the Month.

British-born actor Elizabeth Taylor kneels on a bed and wears a sheer white nightgown and robe, circa 1950s

New Documentary Shows Just How Much Elizabeth Taylor Was ‘Slut Shamed’

It wasn’t easy for Elizabeth when her personal life was under scrutiny.

British born actor Elizabeth Taylor and her fourth husband American singer and actor Eddie Fisher arrive at a formal event, c. 1962

Elizabeth Taylor’s Biggest Marriage Regret

She admitted that her fourth marriage was a mistake.

Women in Westerns Collage

The Woman of Western Films & TV Through the Decades

Men weren’t the only ones galloping across the range, plenty of females were just as tough.

THE V.I.P.S, Elizabeth Taylor, 1963

‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ Documentary Debuts in August

The documentary will feature rare footage.

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Miniseries Madness Countdown! Our Top 20 of These TV Classics

We counted down our top 20 favorite miniseries plus gave you a chance to vote!

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TCM Celebrates MGM’s 100th Anniversary in April 2024

The legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio was founded a century ago, on April 17, 1924. Turner Classic Movies is celebrating each Monday in April 2024 with daylong lineups of legendary MGM films from across the various decades of its existence.

UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 01: Liz Taylor in leopard skin coat and hat.

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor’s Hot Passionate Romance

How “Dick and Liz” became the “it” couple of the ’60s.

Princess Di, Liz Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Nina Simone

Wonder Women: What Made These Iconic Actresses So Inspiring?

To celebrate women’s history month, we salute celebs who are beautiful inside and out.