Elizabeth Taylor. The Grit and Glamour of an Icon wer. angielska

The first authorised biography of the timeless icon, Elizabeth Taylor, delves into the life of a woman known for her dazzling beauty, intricate personal life, and captivating presence on the silver screen. Without a doubt, Elizabeth Taylor was the most renowned film star of the twentieth century. This biography, filled with previously unseen photographs and private insights, offers a thoroughly engaging and comprehensive depiction of a legend and her enduring legacy. Elizabeth Taylor is portrayed here in a way never seen before, highlighting her intelligence, empathy, determination, volatility, and complexity. From her skyrocketing fame at just twelve years old in "National Velvet," to becoming the very first actor to secure a million-dollar salary for a film, the biography covers her eventful life. It details her eight marriages, her passionate romance with Richard Burton, her lifelong battle with addiction, and her brave commitment as an AIDS activist. Drawing from Elizabeth's unpublished letters, diary insights, and private interview conversations, along with statements from 250 of her closest friends and relatives, Kate Andersen Brower presents an authentic, unfiltered account of this classic Hollywood legend who continues to enchant audiences worldwide.