Shining Through Scandal: The Incredible Life Of Elizabeth Taylor

She Admits That She Was “Foolish” For Her Multiple Marriages

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Breaking up two marriages (at least), eight trips down the aisle and eight subsequent divorces earned Elizabeth Taylor a ton of criticism. Despite going through so many relationships, Taylor would say later in life that “All the men after Richard were really just company.” It was clear early on that Richard Burton was the only ex-husband that Taylor truly loved. She told The Telegraph, “I was a fool to marry so often. If I had my time over again, I would never do that. The truth is I don’t give a damn about most of those men. Richard is the only one I truly loved and still care about. I shall miss him until the day I die.”