Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Taylor: A Look at the Influence on History
A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor across different fields.
Elizabeth Taylor, a British-American actress, started as a child star in the 1940s and rose to prominence during Hollywood's golden age in the 1950s. By the 1960s, she became the highest-paid movie star globally, maintaining her celebrity status throughout her life. The American Film Institute recognized her legacy by ranking her among the greatest female screen legends.
1985: Co-founded amfAR
In 1985, Elizabeth Taylor co-founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), marking her entry into HIV/AIDS activism.
1987: Knight of the French Legion of Honour
In 1987, Elizabeth Taylor was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour.
1993: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 1993, Elizabeth Taylor received the AFI Life Achievement Award.
1993: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
In 1993, Elizabeth Taylor received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
1997: Lifetime of Glamour Award from CFDA
In 1997, Elizabeth Taylor received a Lifetime of Glamour Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
1997: Screen Actors Guild honorary award
In 1997, Elizabeth Taylor received the Screen Actors Guild honorary award.
1997: Screen Actors' Guild Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian service
In 1997, Elizabeth Taylor received the Screen Actors' Guild Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian service.
1999: BAFTA Fellowship
In 1999, Elizabeth Taylor received a BAFTA Fellowship.
1999: AFI's Greatest Female Screen Legends
In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Elizabeth Taylor as seventh on its list of the greatest female screen legends, recognizing her significant contributions to cinema.
2000: GLAAD Vanguard Award
In 2000, Elizabeth Taylor received the GLAAD Vanguard Award.
2000: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
In 2000, Elizabeth Taylor was appointed a Dame Commander in the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.
2001: Presidential Citizens Medal
In 2001, Elizabeth Taylor received the Presidential Citizens Medal for her dedication to philanthropy.
2002: Published "My Love Affair with Jewelry"
In 2002, Elizabeth Taylor published "My Love Affair with Jewelry", a book about her extensive jewelry collection.
2011: Death and photographic study of her home
In 2011, Elizabeth Taylor passed away, and Catherine Opie created a photographic study of Taylor's house.
2019: Announcement of Rachel Weisz portraying Taylor
In 2019, it was announced that Rachel Weisz would portray Elizabeth Taylor in "A Special Relationship", a film about Taylor's journey from actress to activist.
December 2022: Release of "Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon"
In December 2022, the first Elizabeth Taylor biography authorized by the estate, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon" by Kate Andersen Brower, was released.
2024: Announcement of Kim Kardashian docuseries
In 2024, it was announced that Kim Kardashian would executive produce and feature in a BBC docuseries about Elizabeth Taylor, titled "Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar".
