Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Taylor: A Look at the Influence on History

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 27, 2025

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor across different fields.

Elizabeth Taylor was a celebrated British-American actress who rose to fame as a child star during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She became one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in the 1950s and 1960s, remaining a prominent public figure throughout her life. Recognized for her beauty and acting talent, the American Film Institute ranked her among the greatest female screen legends.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1999: AFI's Greatest Female Screen Legends List

In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Elizabeth Taylor seventh on its list of greatest female screen legends.

2000: Dame Commander in the Order of the British Empire

In 2000, Elizabeth Taylor was appointed a Dame Commander in the chivalric Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

2011: Death in 2011

Elizabeth Taylor lived at 700 Nimes Road in Bel Air until her death in 2011. The art photographer Catherine Opie created an eponymous photographic study of the house in 2011.

2019: Announcement of Rachel Weisz Portrayal

In 2019, it was announced that Rachel Weisz would portray Elizabeth Taylor in A Special Relationship, an upcoming film about Taylor's journey from actress to activist written by Simon Beaufoy.

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December 2022: Release of Biography

In December 2022, Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon by Kate Andersen Brower, the first Elizabeth Taylor biography authorized by the estate, was released.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon

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2024: Announcement of Docuseries

In 2024, it was announced that Kim Kardashian would executive produce and feature in a docuseries about Elizabeth Taylor, commissioned by the BBC, with the working title Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar.

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