Shining Through Scandal: The Incredible Life Of Elizabeth Taylor

Taylor’s Third Marriage Wouldn’t Last Long Either

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After filming Raintree County, Elizabeth Taylor married her third husband, producer Mike Todd, in February 1957. They would go on to have one daughter together, but the marriage wouldn’t last long—and this time not because of a divorce. In March 1958, Todd was killed in a plane crash over New Mexico. It became a difficult time for Taylor, who was already two weeks into filming her next project, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Despite her grief, Taylor was forced to continue working due to the studio’s demands and the large debt that Todd left behind.