Violet eyes of Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor - one of the most beautiful actresses in the world. Sharm legendary actress - it is really a distinctive feature and the reason for this - a genetic mutation. This mutation was seen as early as infancy, frightened parents even carried Elizabeth to the doctor and was horrified to show its unusually thick eyelashes. The doctor reassured parents, explaining that the child has a double row, and that's okay. A little later, at 6 months, she changed the color of his eyes. At an extraordinary, rare, or rather, the rarest - Purple.



reason for this color is again a genetic mutation called "origin of Alexandria." With the birth of such people have normal eye color (blue, brown, gray), but when held 6 months change begins closer to purple.



The process takes about six months and during puberty takes on a darker color or mixed with blue. On the health of purple eye color does not affect a person sees everything well as other people. Studies have shown that 7% of the owners' origin Alexandria "highly susceptible to heart disease. Taylor these problems were the cause of her death.

She was born February 27, 1932 - Queen of Hollywood's most famous beauty brunette XX century and a great actress - Elizabeth Taylor.



When she appeared in the studio for the first screen test, she was asked to wash off makeup with eyes, directors thought that the eyelashes too much mascara. And once they do not believe that it is her natural feature.



Taylor was able to prove that he is not just a movie for a nice "Accessories". She won three awards "Oscar". First gold statuette she brought the role of elite prostitute in the film "Butterfield 8" (1960). The second award went to Elizabeth for his work in the film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966), where she was reincarnated into vulgar skandalistki Martha. And in 1993, Taylor received an honorary "Oscar" for his humanitarian work.





One of the key films in the career of the actress was "Cleopatra" (1961). Firstly, for the reincarnation of an Egyptian Queen Elizabeth received a $ 1 million - a fee, which was considered for those times simply unheard of. Second, the 65 historical costumes for Taylor worth almost $ 200 thousand. - A budget has not been granted yet any actor.



Finally, this film brought into fashion "Cleopatra eyes," that is a strong black eye liner and long arrows.



Elizabeth is famous for its numerous marriages. She walked down the aisle eight times, twice with the same lover - Richard Burton. This man is considered the main man in the life of Taylor. They met on the set of "Cleopatra." Whirlwind romance ended in 1964 wedding.



After 10 years, Elizabeth and Richard were divorced, but a year later married again. The second marriage lasted only a year. Taylor and Burton relationship was stormy, not only in life, but also on the screen. Together, the actor starred in 11 films, including the film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and "The Taming of the Shrew».



One of the closest friends of Elizabeth was Michael Jackson. Taylor was the godmother of two older children, a musician and very closely to communicate with him. They say that the "King of Pop" Jackson is named after Taylor, after which the title was fixed for Michael forever. In addition, the artist actively protect others from all attacks and accusations of child molestation. History has shown that Elizabeth was right, since then the singer was acquitted. Jackson's death was for Taylor terrible blow.



Elizabeth adored gems and jewelry. Most of these gifts she received from their husbands, particularly from Burton. In particular, Richard presented beloved famous pearl La Peregrina, previous proprietors of which were Henry VIII's daughter Mary Tudor and Spanish Queen Margarita and Isabel. "I wanted this diamond because it was incomparably beautiful and had to belong to the most beautiful woman in the world", - confessed once Burton.

Another well-known donor ornaments actress was Michael Jackson: Elizabeth received his exquisite ring with sapphires and diamonds. Not surprisingly, in December 2011, Taylor jewelry collection was sold for an impressive $ 116 million (in the preliminary assessment of $ 20 million).



All my life actress chased injury and illness. It is five times broke the spine. Back problems began after the filming of "National Velvet" (1945), when the young Liz fell from his horse. In addition, Taylor underwent surgery on hip, she removed a benign brain tumor, and at various times she suffered from addiction to sleeping pills, pain medication and alcohol. And that's not the full list. "My body sometimes drives me crazy" - recognized actress.



Here is a small selection of her photographs, very interesting and sincere. On the one she poses for a pin-up, this beautiful Taylor, on the other it is a charming and happy mom with her baby on the third visible deep inner change of heart.















Taylor did not like being called "Liz." According to the actress, this reduction in sound as the word «hiss», ie, as hissing or whistling. "Here lies Elizabeth. She hated being called Liz. But she lived "- so in 1999, actress replied to a question about what she wants to see the inscription on his tombstone.