The series premiere of Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar takes us back to Hollywood’s Golden Age and the rise of a young actor determined to live life on her terms. Elizabeth’s early life as a rising star was tightly controlled by the studio, and a disastrous first marriage only strengthened her resolve to forge her path.
This episode features insights from an impressive array of fellow stars and associates, including Dame Joan Collins, Sharon Stone, Kim Kardashian, Paris Jackson (Elizabeth’s god-daughter), George Hamilton (actor and former boyfriend), Margaret O’Brien (fellow child star), Chris Wilding (Elizabeth’s son), and Naomi Wilding (Elizabeth’s granddaughter).
Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, Series 1 Episode 1 airs on Friday 27 September 2024 at 9:00 pm on BBC Two.
