Elizabeth Taylor's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Elizabeth Taylor. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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

1957: Starring in 'Raintree County' and Academy Award Nomination

In 1957, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "Raintree County", a film she disliked, and received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

1959: Starring in 'Suddenly, Last Summer'

In 1959, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "Suddenly, Last Summer", earning $500,000. She received her third Academy Award nomination and her first Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance.

1959: Golden Globe Award

In 1959, Elizabeth Taylor won a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance in "Suddenly, Last Summer".

1960: Starring in BUtterfield 8

In 1960, Elizabeth Taylor starred in BUtterfield 8. She hated the film, but won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

1960: Academy Award Win

In 1960, Elizabeth Taylor won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "BUtterfield 8", despite disliking the role.

1966: Received Best Reviews for Virginia Woolf

In 1966, Elizabeth Taylor received the best reviews of her career for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", winning her second Academy Award.

1966: Starring in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

In 1966, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", receiving critical acclaim and her second Academy Award.

1972: Acting in X Y & Zee, Under Milk Wood and Hammersmith Is Out

In 1972, Elizabeth Taylor acted in three films: X Y & Zee, Under Milk Wood, and Hammersmith Is Out. She won the David di Donatello award for X Y & Zee, received good reviews for Hammersmith Is Out, and won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival.

1973: Releases of Divorce His, Divorce Hers, Night Watch and Ash Wednesday

In 1973, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's last film together, Divorce His, Divorce Hers, was released. Additionally, her films Night Watch and Ash Wednesday were released. She received a Golden Globe nomination for Ash Wednesday, in which she plays a woman undergoing plastic surgery to save her marriage.

1986: Starring in There Must Be a Pony and receiving Chaplin Award

In 1986, Elizabeth Taylor starred in the drama There Must Be a Pony and received the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Chaplin Award.

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.