Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's love story began on the set of Cleopatra.
On their first encounter, Richard approached Elizabeth and complimented her beauty, despite his reputation as a womanizer.
At the time, both were married to other people, with Elizabeth wed to Eddie Fisher and Richard to Sybil Burton.
However, their feelings for each other grew during their first scene together, where Richard, hungover and shaky, asked Elizabeth for help holding a cup of coffee.
In that vulnerable moment, they fell for each other.
Their relationship became a global sensation, earning the nickname “Le Scandale” and captivating the world's attention long before celebrity power couples like “Brangelina” and “Kimye.”
Images of them kissing on yachts and strolling through Rome overshadowed major news events.
Despite the Vatican's condemnation of their affair, Elizabeth and Richard continued their relationship, exchanging passionate letters filled with desire and love.
Eventually, they divorced their respective spouses and tied the knot in 1964.
They faced overwhelming media scrutiny and constant mobbing by fans, which often left them feeling trapped and miserable.
Elizabeth dreamed of a quieter life with Richard, where they could escape the frenetic lifestyle.
However, their love was intense and volatile, with moments of deep affection followed by periods of animosity.
Elizabeth won an Oscar for her role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, creating a strain in their relationship due to Richard's jealousy.
Their relationship was marked by alcohol-fueled fights and apologies written in letters.
The couple's love for each other was so all-consuming that it eventually led to their downfall.
They divorced for the second time in 1976, with Elizabeth acknowledging her deep love for Richard but recognizing that they couldn't be together.
Despite the heartbreak, she remained resilient and advised others to pick themselves up and move on.
Elizabeth Taylor knew that another love was waiting for her, and she was proven right.
Her incredible journey with Richard Burton left an indelible mark on Hollywood history, forever immortalizing their passionate and tumultuous affair.
