She was one of the first movie stars I became a fan of as a little girl in Saigon. My mom used to take me to the cinema and I got to see Cleopatra on the big screen. Forget wanting to be a princess, I wanted to be a queen like Elizabeth Taylor!
The word icon is used so often now its true meaning has been devalued, but Elizabeth was that rare thing — a true icon. She was ahead of her time in many ways: a popular child star who grew gracefully and seamlessly into demanding, complex adult roles, the hunted celebrity whose affair with Richard Burton while each was married to someone else unleashed the modern paparazzi, one of the first celebrities to launch her own brand of fragrance, and through her tireless work raising awareness and funds for AIDS causes, helped to take away the stigma and fear that surrounded the disease in its early days. And, she won two Oscars and collected fabulous jewellery! She was a beautiful woman who lived a big, rich life. We won’t see the likes of her again.
I only just heard of this now when I opened my emails and saw yours. Elizabeth has expressed it beautifully ~ she was something special. And this photo of her is breathtaking. I can understand why she made you want to be Queen, PCN.
She had been on my mind alot lately and dreaded hearing the news that Elizabeth Taylor had died. Her passing has left an empty place in my heart and a deep sadness. She was idolized by millions but she had a way of getting into your heart. With all her fame and wealth Ms. Taylor never let us feel she was above us. She was always with us – caring, laughing, crying and hoping. RIP, lovely lady.
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le0pard13
March 23, 2011 at 12:17 pmThat is a beautiful image for the stunner of a woman, actor, and presence. May she rest in peace.
Pop Culture Nerd
March 23, 2011 at 3:16 pmFor more beautiful, unpublished pics of her, check out this gallery on LIFE.com.
jenn aka the picky girl
March 23, 2011 at 12:18 pmWhat an absolute knockout. She was something else.
Pop Culture Nerd
March 23, 2011 at 3:18 pmShe was one of the first movie stars I became a fan of as a little girl in Saigon. My mom used to take me to the cinema and I got to see Cleopatra on the big screen. Forget wanting to be a princess, I wanted to be a queen like Elizabeth Taylor!
Poncho
March 24, 2011 at 5:22 amWHAT?!?!? Just heard/read of it…
OMG… I’m afraid to tell the folks about this news.
Anyway, may she rest in peace.
Pop Culture Nerd
March 24, 2011 at 1:53 pmUh oh, do you have big fans of hers in the family?
Elizabeth Duncan
March 24, 2011 at 8:16 amThe word icon is used so often now its true meaning has been devalued, but Elizabeth was that rare thing — a true icon. She was ahead of her time in many ways: a popular child star who grew gracefully and seamlessly into demanding, complex adult roles, the hunted celebrity whose affair with Richard Burton while each was married to someone else unleashed the modern paparazzi, one of the first celebrities to launch her own brand of fragrance, and through her tireless work raising awareness and funds for AIDS causes, helped to take away the stigma and fear that surrounded the disease in its early days. And, she won two Oscars and collected fabulous jewellery! She was a beautiful woman who lived a big, rich life. We won’t see the likes of her again.
Pop Culture Nerd
March 24, 2011 at 1:55 pmEloquently said, Elizabeth. She lived her life wholeheartedly, for sure.
Shell Sherree
March 24, 2011 at 3:42 pmI only just heard of this now when I opened my emails and saw yours. Elizabeth has expressed it beautifully ~ she was something special. And this photo of her is breathtaking. I can understand why she made you want to be Queen, PCN.
Pop Culture Nerd
March 24, 2011 at 4:30 pmI imagine you’ve been resting your eyes. Hope they’re feeling much better!
Donna
March 24, 2011 at 9:37 pmShe had been on my mind alot lately and dreaded hearing the news that Elizabeth Taylor had died. Her passing has left an empty place in my heart and a deep sadness. She was idolized by millions but she had a way of getting into your heart. With all her fame and wealth Ms. Taylor never let us feel she was above us. She was always with us – caring, laughing, crying and hoping. RIP, lovely lady.
Pop Culture Nerd
March 25, 2011 at 10:35 amYou’re right—I never got the sense she was better than us, despite her obvious glamour. I mean, she was still tweeting as of last month!