The 13 Elizabeth Taylor References in Taylor Swift’s Song from "The Life of A Showgirl"

Elizabeth Taylor has influenced Taylor Swift’s work and art long before Track 2 of "The Life of a Showgirl" was announced, and Ms. Swift has woven many more references to Elizabeth Taylor into her song than may meet the eye.

Elizabeth Taylor was an incredible woman, and I think you’ll enjoy learning more about her storied life, so let’s work our way through those similarities and all the references in the song. Taylor Swift herself mentioned admiring Elizabeth Taylor and drawing inspiration from the talented actress in her introduction to the lyric video during the cinema release party.

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Chapters For the Video:
00:00 Elizabeth Taylor has been influencing Taylor Swift since well before The Life of a Showgirl
00:28 Elizabeth Taylor's "Violet" Eyes
00:49 Richard Burton's Love Letters
01:47 Similarities in Early Life
02:25 "All my lovers" - Growing Up & Loving in the Public Eye
03:01 The Original Paparazzi Quest
04:10 Elizabeth Taylor, Cleopatra, Taylor Swift and "reputation"
04:39 "All my white diamonds..."
05:39 Portofino's many references and meanings
06:36 Hôtel Plaza Athénée - there's a lot there
07:15 The Dorchester
07:27 A Complicated Relationship with Hollywood
08:11 Musso and Frank's
08:28 "The Girl Who Has/Had Everything"
08:38 "BUtterfield8" Refrence
08:48 "Furious Love" & Additional Resources, Film Recommendations based on Taylor Swift's interviews

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