The Show | Chapter 4

Elizabeth the First

The white-hot relationship of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor captivates the world - leading to a series of high-profile roles and reputational lows. Despite the media’s obsession with tearing them down, the Taylor-Burton partnership grows well beyond their love for each other, and Elizabeth is the driving force. She uses the power of being the first celebrity hyphenate to strike smart deals, owning and producing one hit film after the next, while Burton helps develop her other passion - an extravagant jewelry collection.

But as with all flames that burn white-hot, their partnership… and their success would not last.

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