Shining Through Scandal: The Incredible Life Of Elizabeth Taylor

Taylor’s Fifth Marriage To Actor Richard Burton

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Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher divorced by the following year in 1964. Nine days after her divorce was finalized, Taylor married her fifth husband, Richard Burton, in a private ceremony. Taylor and Burton were now free to pursue their relationship since they left their previous spouses for each other and just like that, the world was introduced to “Liz and Dick.” Their high-profile relationship was a new phenomenon for the public as the media tracked their every single move—one of the first instances in which society became obsessed with celebrity. They shamelessly lived their jet-setting lifestyle and spent millions of dollars on endless luxuries. We’re sure you can guess how this marriage ends, but you won’t believe what Taylor and Burton did right after!