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In this book cover image released by Walker & Company, "The Accidental Feminist: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted to Distracted By Her Beauty to Notice," by M.G. Lord, is shown.

Elizabeth Taylor was many things: a talented actress whose first star turn came at age 12 in "National Velvet"; an international celebrity whose eight husbands included her "Cleopatra" co-star Richard Burton twice; an AIDS activist long before it became fashionable; a recovering addict, diet book author and friend of Michael Jackson; and a ... (more)

Elizabeth Taylor was many things: a talented actress whose first star turn came at age 12 in "National Velvet"; an international celebrity whose eight husbands included her "Cleopatra" costar Richard Burton twice; an AIDS activist long before it became fashionable; a recovering addict, diet book author and friend of Michael Jackson; and a ... (more)

Walker & Company/The Associated Press "The Accidental Feminist" examines film roles for a feminist subtext.

"The Accidental Feminist" , by M.G. Lord: Elizabeth Taylor was many things: a talented actress whose first star turn came at age 12 in "National Velvet"; an international celebrity whose eight husbands included her "Cleopatra" co-star Richard Burton twice; an AIDS activist long before it became fashionable; a recovering addict, diet book author and ... (more)

Long before Harry Potter cast his first spell, Andy Hardy was Hollywood's golden boy, the beloved protagonist of more than 15 films made between 1937 and 1958.

Looks like Lindsay Lohan has some competition in the derby to play Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime biopic.

Vincent van Gogh's autumn landscape Vue de l'Asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-RA©my, once owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor, is set for auction in February 2012.