Information Density: Elizabeth Taylor – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

March 2026
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British-born actoress Elizabeth Taylor watches her fiance Eddie Fisher as he performs on stage at the Tropicana in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 1959. Taylor is wearing diamond jewelry given to her by Fisher. (Photo by John Bryson/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images)
September 2025
[H3] World of Fragrance
July 2024
[H3] Watch the trailer for HBO’s Elizabeth Taylor Documentary
September 2024
[H3] The Seven Husbands of Elizabeth Taylor
October 2022
[H3] “Elizabeth The First,” An Original Podcast
January 2023
[H3] Talk of the Town: Reviews of Elizabeth Taylor’s Biography
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[H4] Authorized Biography
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[H4] Elizabeth the First Podcast
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[H4] Timeline
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The 10Th Cannes Film Festival 1957: Elizabeth Taylor Todd And Mike. Le film ‘Le tour du monde en 80 jours’ de Michael ANDERSON fait l’ouverture hors-compétition du 10ème Festival de CANNES 1957 : Elizabeth TAYLOR de trois-quarts souriant, portant un diadème de perles fines, assise à l’arrière d’une voiture. (Photo by Jack Garofalo/Paris Match via Getty Images)
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[H4] Licensing
Sunset Blvd[email protected]+1 310 633 3031
[H4] Archive
Mitchell Erzinger[email protected]+1 310 693 0870
[H4] Fragrances
*Including White DiamondsElizabeth Arden – RevlonConsumer Affairs Form
[H4] Media
Kelly Vogt Campbell[email protected]
[H4] General Inquiries
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[H4] Foundation
Catherine A. Brown[email protected]+1 310 432 9600
[H4] Legal
Barbara Berkowitz[email protected]+1 310 276 9031

British-born actoress Elizabeth Taylor watches her fiance Eddie Fisher as he performs on stage at the Tropicana in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 1959. Taylor is wearing diamond jewelry given to her by Fisher. (Photo by John Bryson/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images)
[H3] World of Fragrance
Delve into Elizabeth Taylor’s luxurious fragrance collection.
[H4] World of Fragrance
Elizabeth believed that a well-chosen perfume is an essential accessory for every woman. In 1987, she decided to blend her love of fine fragrances with her entrepreneurial spirit by releasing her first perfume, Passion. The scent was an instant hit. Today, Elizabeth’s record-breaking, award-winning perfume empire continues with 16 different scents in total, including the iconic White Diamonds. You can explore the world of Elizabeth Taylor fragrances here.
Elizabeth personally designed her line of signature scents, working with master perfumers to ensure that each one was a glamorous peek into her unique and exciting lifestyle. She was so passionate about the quality of her perfumes that she not only wore them herself, but refused to wear anything else. This level of authenticity and the way in which the Elizabeth Taylor fragrance collection exudes her sophistication and feminine sensuality have served as the backbone for their massive commercial success. Additionally, a portion of the profits generated by these fragrances support The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Today, House of Taylor carries on Elizabeth’s legacy and, in partnership with Revlon, continues expanding her fragrance empire.
[H4] White Diamonds
In 1991, Elizabeth debuted White Diamonds, which, as testimony to its transcendent and enduring appeal, has remained an international best seller since its launch. Inspired by two of her great passions – the lush beauty of her gardens and the brilliance and glamour of the diamonds she loved – Elizabeth Taylor created this sensual, floral fragrance. It imbues its wearer with the glamour and sparkle of her world-famous diamond jewelry collection.
To generate excitement for the launch of White Diamonds, Elizabeth embarked on a multi-city promotional tour, visiting department stores across the U.S. while sharing a first look at the fragrance’s commercial. In the now iconic video, titled “White Diamonds, Starring Elizabeth Taylor,” Elizabeth uttered the famous line, “these have always brought me luck,” in reference to a sparkling pair of diamond earrings.
In the years since its debut, a series of innovative, White Diamonds-inspired fragrances have been released, including Sparkling White Diamonds (1999), Brilliant White Diamonds (2001), White Diamonds Lustre (2014), White Diamonds Night (2016), Love & White Diamonds (2017), and White Diamonds En Rouge (2019).
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[H4] White Diamonds Legacy
Honoring the 30th anniversary of the original White Diamonds perfume, 2021 welcomed the launch of the limited edition White Diamonds Legacy. The perfume’s design pays homage to the original scent by adopting the iconic diamond inspired collar, in addition to radiating Elizabeth’s signature femininity through floral notes that feature honeysuckle, gardenia and amber. White Diamonds Legacy leaves a trail of timeless glamour that captivates the senses.
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[H4] Passion for Men
After the success of Passion, Passion for Men hit the shelves in 1989, as a masculine, woody counterpart to the original feminine scent. This refined, oriental cologne was a massive sales success and makes its wearers to stand out from the crowd in the best possible way. This fragrance is promoted as a stellar choice for the man with an adventurous spirit and zest for life.
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[H4] Fragrant Jewel Collection
Celebrating Elizabeth Taylor’s fascinating allure, Elizabeth Taylor’s Fragrant Jewel Collection features fragrances of depth and character, much like the women who wear them. Launched in 1993, these include Diamonds and Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires, and Diamonds and Emeralds.
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[H4] Other Heritage Fragrances
Gardenia
Launched in 2003, Gardenia is an alluring floral scent that transports its wearers to a lush garden in full bloom. In fact, to create this fragrance, Elizabeth worked with a master perfumer to replicate the beautiful aroma of her private garden. Its silky notes of gardenia, orchid and peony result in a beautiful bouquet of scents that you can wear any time of the day or night.
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Violet Eyes
Launched in 2010, Violet Eyes is a captivating, one-of-a-kind fragrance with exotic floral notes of jasmine, purple rose, and sweet peony, along with juicy notes of white peach and earthy amber.
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[H3] Biography
Elizabeth Taylor remains one of the world’s most iconic women. Renowned for her independent spirit, enduring strength, and unwavering compassion, she has captured the hearts of millions.
With striking beauty and undeniable talent, Elizabeth Taylor captivated audiences. As a precocious child actor and unforgettable leading lady, she played legendary female characters who embodied strength, integrity, and unapologetic femininity. Her career, which spanned six decades, earned her five Oscar nominations and two Best Actress wins.
Along with her singular talent, Elizabeth was a savvy businesswoman. Her instinctive sense of her own worth led her to negotiate the first $1 million dollar contract for an actor for her role in Cleopatra. She was also the first celebrity to launch a hit fragrance brand and became the first female social entrepreneur.
From the mid-1980s until her death, Elizabeth’s greatest role was that of activist. In a society paralyzed by fear, she used her fame to shine a light on the injustice and ignorance surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She co-founded amfAR and founded The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, receiving many awards for her advocacy, including the Légion d’honneur, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 65th Academy Awards. In 2000, Queen Elizabeth II named her a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth possessed an abiding will to survive in the face of personal tragedy and an extraordinary capacity for love. She was married eight times to seven men, and her greatest joy in life was her family of four children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In 2011, Elizabeth died in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
Elizabeth Taylor at her Beverly Hills home
circa 1956 Sanford Roth / A.M.P.A.S.
[H3] Elizabeth’s Life
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[H3] 1930s
After an idyllic early childhood in England, Elizabeth Taylor and her family emigrate to the United States. Not long after, a star is born in the sun-drenched city of Los Angeles.
Birth
Arrival in America
[H3] 1940s
Elizabeth signs with Metro Goldwyn Mayer and appears in Lassie Come Home, Jane Eyre, The White Cliffs of Dover, Life with Father, Julia Misbehaves, A Date with Judy, and Little Women. She first graces the cover of LIFE and meets her best friend Montgomery Clift. Above all, the decade is defined by Elizabeth’s career-making performance in National Velvet.
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Elizabeth Taylor dies
Hollywood icon {DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR} has died at the age of 79.
The actress, who was suffering from congestive heart failure, passed away in Los Angeles in the early hours of Wednesday morning (23Mar11) with her children by her side.
Her son, Michael Wilding, confirmed the sad news and paid tribute to his late mother in a statement, which reads, “My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humour, and love. Though her loss is devastating to those of us who held her so close and so dear, we will always be inspired by her enduring contribution to our world.
“Her remarkable body of work in film, her ongoing success as a businesswoman, and her brave and relentless advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS, all make us all incredibly proud of what she accomplished. We know, quite simply, that the world is a better place for mom having lived in it. Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts.”
Carl Alfalfa Switzer, Elizabeth Taylor (film debut)
There’s One Born Every Minute (1942)
Directed by Harold Young
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Universal Contract
MGM Contract
Premiere of Lassie Come Home (New York)
Premiere of National Velvet (New York)
Publication of Nibbles and Me
First LIFE Magazine Cover
Montgomery Clift
[H3] 1950s
Elizabeth graduates from high school, marries four times, and gives birth to three children. She stars in audience favorites, like Father of the Bride and Ivanhoe, while holding her own against heavy hitters Montgomery Clift, Spencer Tracy, Rock Hudson, James Dean, and Paul Newman in critically acclaimed films. She experiences one of the greatest tragedies of her life, receives three Oscar nominations, and ends the decade by extricating herself from the clutches of MGM.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor, 18, (Feb. 27), sporting cap & gown while holding her diploma after graduation at Hollywood’s University High School. (Photo by Peter Stackpole/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
High School Graduation
Premiere of Father of the Bride (New York)
Marriage to Nicky Hilton
Premiere of Father’s Little Dividend (Los Angeles)

Premiere of A Place in the Sun (New York)

Marriage to Michael Wilding
Birth of Michael Howard Wilding
Selected Film Roles

Birth of Christopher Edward Wilding
Premiere of Giant (New York)

Montgomery Clift’s Car Accident
Marriage to Mike Todd
Birth of Elizabeth Frances Todd
Premiere of Raintree County
Death of Mike Todd
Premiere of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Boston)

Conversion to Judaism
Marriage to Eddie Fisher
Premiere of Suddenly, Last Summer (New York)

[H3] 1960s
Elizabeth wins her first Oscar for a movie she hated, nearly dies in London from pneumonia, and adopts a daughter. And then her first role since leaving MGM changes her life forever. While playing Cleopatra – the role for which she negotiated the first $1 million contract for an actress – Elizabeth enters into a relationship with her second great love, igniting a global scandal along the way. Together, she and Richard Burton go on to make eleven more movies, including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, for which Elizabeth wins her second Oscar. During this time, Elizabeth writes her 1964 memoir, becomes the custodian of two legendary diamonds, and emerges as the first modern-day celebrity.
Premiere of BUtterfield 8 (New York)

Tracheotomy
First Academy Award
The Making of Cleopatra
Adoption of Maria Burton

Premiere of Cleopatra (New York)

Premiere of The VIPs
First Marriage to Richard Burton

Premiere of The Sandpiper
Premiere of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Hollywood)

Second Academy Award

The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond
Taylor-Burton Diamond
[H3] 1970s
Throughout the 1970s, Elizabeth co-stars with some of Hollywood’s biggest names: Warren Beatty, Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Andy Warhol, Jane Fonda, and Ava Gardner. She divorces Richard Burton, remarries him a year later, and divorces him the following year. After appearing in some TV movies, Elizabeth goes to Washington on the arm of her sixth husband, Republican senator John Warner.
Selected film roles
Second Marriage to Richard Burton
Marriage to John Warner
[H3] 1980s
Elizabeth makes her broadway debut, divorces John Warner, and checks herself into the Betty Ford Clinic. She writes her second book, Elizabeth Takes Off, which details her weight loss and recovery from addiction. She mourns Richard Burton’s death but discovers new passions: building a perfume empire and confronting a public health crisis. As America reluctantly addresses the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Elizabeth becomes an early and outspoken advocate for those suffering from the disease.
Simon Wiesenthal Humanitarian Laureate
Broadway Debut
Private Lives
Betty Ford Clinic
Death of Richard Burton
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 19: Elizabeth Taylor attends AIDS Project Los Angeles Benefit on September 19, 1985 at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage)
AIDS Project Los Angeles
Founding of amfAR
Senate Testimony
Launch of Passion
Légion d’honneur
AIDS Benefits
[H3] 1990s
Elizabeth’s AIDS activism becomes her full-time job as she establishes The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. She marries (and divorces) for the last time and launches a string of highly successful perfumes. She earns the Lifetime Achievement Award from AFI and the number seven spot on their list of greatest female film legends. She gives a rousing acceptance speech for her Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 1993 Oscars and bravely undergoes brain surgery.
Ryan White CARE Act Testimony
Launch of White Diamonds

Marriage to Larry Fortensky
Incorporation of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Actress Elizabeth Taylor poses with her Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 65th Annual Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on March 29, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
The Flintstones Cameo
World AIDS Day
Elizabeth, I Love You
Brain Tumor

[H3] 2000s
Elizabeth is awarded England’s highest honor, publishes a book on her jewelry collection, and retires from acting. She receives the Kennedy Center Honors and a spot in the California Hall of Fame.
Dame Elizabeth Taylor
These Old Broads (TV Movie)
John F. Kennedy Center Honors

My Love Affair with Jewelry
LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 01: ***EXCLUSIVE ACCESS*** Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor inside to attend A.R. Gurney’s ‘Love Letters’, with James Earl Jones, to benefit The Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation at the Paramount Studios Theater on December 1, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Carrasco/ ETHAF/Getty Images)
Love Letters
GAIA Mobile Clinics
[H3] 2010s
After a long and deeply fulfilling life, Elizabeth passes away at the beginning of the decade. Her legacy will continue through The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and House of Taylor, who remain dedicated to preserving her vision for a kinder, more courageous world.
Elizabeth’s Passing
Christie’s Auction
30s ***File Photo***
Elizabeth Taylor dies
Hollywood icon {DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR} has died at the age of 79.
The actress, who was suffering from congestive heart failure, passed away in Los Angeles in the early hours of Wednesday morning (23Mar11) with her children by her side.
Her son, Michael Wilding, confirmed the sad news and paid tribute to his late mother in a statement, which reads, “My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humour, and love. Though her loss is devastating to those of us who held her so close and so dear, we will always be inspired by her enduring contribution to our world.
“Her remarkable body of work in film, her ongoing success as a businesswoman, and her brave and relentless advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS, all make us all incredibly proud of what she accomplished. We know, quite simply, that the world is a better place for mom having lived in it. Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts.”
Carl Alfalfa Switzer, Elizabeth Taylor (film debut)
There’s One Born Every Minute (1942)
Directed by Harold Young
This is a PR photo. WENN does not claim any Copyright or License in the attached material. Fees charged by WENN are for WENN’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. By publishing this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and to hold WENN harmless from any claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or connected in any way with user’s publication of the material.
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40s Actress Elizabeth Taylor, 18, (Feb. 27), sporting cap & gown while holding her diploma after graduation at Hollywood’s University High School. (Photo by Peter Stackpole/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
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