A History Of Iconic Women: Here Are 60 Years Of Lady Legends

Elizabeth Taylor: The Drama Queen

Elizabeth Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a British-American actress. She was one of the biggest stars of classical Hollywood films. She is known for such films as Father of the Bride and A Place in the Sun. At a young age, Taylor knew that acting was for her. She got a small role in a film in 1942, There’s One Born Every Minute when she was only 10 years old. And after that, she officially had the acting bug.

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Taylor was not only beloved by audiences, she was also highly thought of by the British royalty. In fact, she was bestowed with the honor of becoming a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000.