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Elizabeth Taylor was born on February 27, 1932 in London. The British-born American actress and businesswoman began her career as a child actress in the early 1940's!
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Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most popular celebrities of classical Hollywood cinema in the 1950's. Later on she built an amazing acting career in the 1960's, and remained as one of the most successful well-known public figures for the rest of her life!
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Elizabeth Taylor was born London, her parents were prominent American figures as well. Then she moved to Los Angeles in the late 1930's and made her acting debut in the 1942 film There's One Born Every Minute
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The very talented Elizabeth Taylor became even more popular two years later, in 1944, after her role in the film National Velvet. But it was in the 1950's when she made a transition to more mature roles, starring in films like Father of the Bride and A Place in the Sun
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Did you know that despite being quite successful Elizabeth Taylor wished to end her career in the early 1950's? She claimed to dislike many of the films she was assigned.
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The wonderful Elizabeth Taylor was not only known for her amazing on-screen skills, but also for being a natural beauty!
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One of Elizabeth Taylor's most praised appearances was the one in the historical epic film Cleopatra, in 1963, the most expensive movie made up to that point. During the filming, she began an extramarital affair with her co-star Richard Burton!
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Elizabeth Taylor's acting career began to decline in the late 1960's but she still starred in many films in the 1970's.
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During her lifetime, Elizabeth Taylor earned several awards, including three Oscars in the categories of Best Actress and Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award!
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The actress was also known for being an active philanthropist. She was actually one of the first celebs to participate in HIV/AIDS campaigns, and helped raising more than 270 million dollars for the cause!
One of the greatest actresses of all time is certainly the amazing Elizabeth Taylor. Unfortunately she left us a couple years ago but left behind an amazing legacy. Let's take a look at some of her best pictures through the years.
We'll always miss her!