7 Things Millennials Need to Know About Elizabeth Taylor

Fabiana Buontempo

Happy birthday, Elizabeth Taylor! The old-Hollywood actress would’ve been 85 years old today. For those who aren’t too familiar with the violet-eyed beauty, Taylor was an actress, a businesswoman, and a humanitarian who started acting as a young child in the 1940s and saw continued theatrical success throughout her life. Aside from being known for her stunning looks and her career on the silver screen, Taylor couldn’t avoid being in the tabloids, as she was married more times than you can count on one hand. But she was also one of the first celebrities to take part in HIV/AIDS activism. Watch above to learn more about this intriguing superstar.

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