A closer look at the biggest achievements of Elizabeth Taylor. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
In 1944, "National Velvet" was released on Christmas and became a box-office success, with Elizabeth Taylor receiving praise for her performance.
In 1951, Elizabeth Taylor received critical acclaim for her performance in the drama "A Place in the Sun".
In 1957, Elizabeth Taylor starred alongside Montgomery Clift in "Raintree County", a Civil War drama. Taylor was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
In 1959, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "Suddenly, Last Summer", another Tennessee Williams adaptation. She earned $500,000 for her role and received her third Academy Award nomination and first Golden Globe for Best Actress.
In 1960, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "BUtterfield 8", fulfilling her MGM contract. She won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
In 1966, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", an adaptation of Edward Albee's play. Her performance as Martha, a middle-aged woman in a troubled marriage, was critically acclaimed, earning her a second Academy Award. The film was also a commercial success.
In 1972, Elizabeth Taylor starred in "X Y & Zee," winning the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress. She also appeared in "Under Milk Wood" and "Hammersmith Is Out," winning the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival for the latter.
In 1973, Elizabeth Taylor's last film with Richard Burton, "Divorce His, Divorce Hers", was released. Additionally, she starred in "Night Watch" and "Ash Wednesday", receiving a Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
In 1985, Elizabeth Taylor played a brothel keeper in the historical mini-series "North and South" and starred as gossip columnist Louella Parsons in the television film "Malice in Wonderland". She also received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
In 1986, Elizabeth Taylor starred in the television drama "There Must Be a Pony" as a fading movie star. She also received the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Chaplin Award.
In 1987, Elizabeth Taylor was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour in recognition of her philanthropic endeavors.
In 1993, Elizabeth Taylor received the AFI Life Achievement Award for her career.
In 1997, Elizabeth Taylor received a Lifetime of Glamour Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
In 1997, Elizabeth Taylor received the Screen Actors Guild honorary award.
In 1999, Elizabeth Taylor received a BAFTA Fellowship.
In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Elizabeth Taylor seventh on its list of greatest female screen legends.
In 2000, Elizabeth Taylor was appointed a Dame Commander in the chivalric Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2001, Elizabeth Taylor received the Presidential Citizens Medal for her philanthropic work.
In 2002, Elizabeth Taylor had successful treatment for skin cancer.
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