Elizabeth Taylor: Diamonds, Drama, and Dedication

In this episode of Queen's Podcast, we conclude our three-part series on Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting her extravagant lifestyle, tumultuous relationships, and significant contributions to AIDS research. The discussion spans her illustrious film career, iconic jewelry collection, passionate marriages (especially with Richard Burton), and later life focused on philanthropy. We hope y'all love her as much as we do!

Time stamps:

00:59 Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages and Family

03:53 Extravagant Lifestyle and Generosity

06:56 The Famous Krupp Diamond

12:17 The Taylor-Burton Diamond

15:34 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

26:37 Life After Richard Burton

32:28 The Campaign Trail and Political Life

34:17 Struggles with Depression and Weight

37:32 Broadway Success and Reunion with Richard Burton

39:11 Intervention and Rehab Journey

43:21 AIDS Activism and Philanthropy

55:09 Final Years and Legacy

Some sources:

Vanity Fair article about Elizabeth & Richard's relationship

Diamonds!

Love Letters

Weight scrutiny

Barbara Walters interview with John Warner

Her intervention

Vanity Fair- Elizabeth & AIDS

Our patreon episode on the AIDS & the Reagan administration

You can find all three episodes in this series in one spot on our website

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