JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Meaning Behind 'Elizabeth Taylor' on 'The Life of a Showgirl'.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Waxman, Olivia B. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Elizabeth Taylor as the inspiration behind the second track, "Elizabeth Taylor," on Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. It highlights Swift's references to Taylor's glamorous legacy, including allusions to Taylor's famous violet eyes, her perfume White Diamonds, and her connection to Portofino, where Richard Burton proposed to her. Elizabeth Taylor was a celebrated actress who won two Academy Awards and was known for roles that combined modern femininity with star quality. Beyond her film career, Taylor had a complex personal life and was a notable philanthropist, co-founding the American Foundation for AIDS Research and raising significant funds for illness-related causes.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:188449079
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