Elizabeth Taylor (born February 27, 1932, in London, England – died March 23, 2011) was a British-American actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian. She began acting as a child after moving to the United States and quickly became one of Hollywood’s most promising young stars. Her early success laid the foundation for an extraordinary film career.
She gained acclaim through National Velvet, A Place in the Sun, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Butterfield 8, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and became one of the defining stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Known for beauty, emotional intensity, and screen presence, she achieved worldwide fame.
She later devoted significant efforts to philanthropy, becoming one of the earliest major celebrities to advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and research. Her jewelry collections, business ventures, and charitable work further expanded her influence. With legendary film achievements and humanitarian impact, she remains one of cinema’s most iconic figures.