ELIZABETH Taylor is one of the biggest film stars of all time and was an inescapable presence on screen, throughout the Twentieth Century.
BBC2 will air a show about the icon entitled Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar at 9pm on September 27, 2024.
The glamorous actress was known for her strong characters and for being unwavering in her fight for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Her career started early, though the American actress was actually born in London.
Elizabeth was born on February 27, 1932, to prominent society parents.
Her father, who was an art dealer, and her mother, who was a stage actress, both moved to London to open an art gallery before Elizabeth was born.
The threat of the Second World War meant they returned to California, where Elizabeth was encouraged to go into film by her mother.
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