One of the remaining great ladies of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Elizabeth Taylor symbolizes the heights of talent and the tempestuous Hollywood lifestyle. Born in London in 1932, Elizabeth Taylor began acting at the age of nine and quickly became one of the most sought-after child actors of her day. Her fame continued into her teen years as she made a strong of successful films. With each production, her talent grew as she wished to show herself as a true talent and not just a great beauty. She starred in some of the most famous films ever made and performed well into 2007.
Her personal life has provided a great deal of material for the media—from her health troubles to her eight marriages (to seven different men). She is a lover of jewelry, of animals and of people. Her generosity is as legendary as her talent. So much so that she was named a Dame of the British Empire.
Strip away the glamour and the scandals; Elizabeth Taylor is, at her heart, a nurturer. She has donated her time and money to AIDS research since the early 1990’s. By 1999, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation had raised $50 million to assist in research. Dame Elizabeth has also contributed her efforts to other charities. She is a staunch supporter of Dogs Deserve Better—a charity devoted to removing dogs from dangerous and abusive situations and finding them good, loving homes. Similarly, she has contributed greatly to Project Angel Food—a service which provides meals to people with serious illnesses.
She has enriched out world with her talent, her incredible beauty and her giving spirit. For this reason, Dame Elizabeth Taylor is our “Humanitarian of the Week.”
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