Episodes

  • Teaser: Elizabeth the First

    Teaser: Elizabeth the First
    Sep 15 2022
    In a world where “influence” equals follower counts and likes, there was one woman who, over the course of her career and half a century before, defined the meaning of influence and transformed its power.  She went the distance by living a remarkable life beyond the dazzle - breaking ground as the first true influencer. Her name?  Elizabeth Taylor. Narrated by Katy Perry, Elizabeth the First is a 10-episode podcast series exploring the life of Elizabeth Taylor as Hollywood icon, mother, wife, entrepreneur, advocate… and influencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Becoming Elizabeth Taylor | Chapter 1

    Becoming Elizabeth Taylor | Chapter 1
    Oct 3 2022
    To truly know and understand Elizabeth Taylor, we must start from the beginning. Elizabeth’s ambitious spirit was unmistakable early in life.  The relationship with her parents and the push into the glamour and prestige of Hollywood collided with the reality of a male-dominated business – one that was more interested in making Taylor a product, than the person she knew herself to be. Still, Elizabeth was different.  She found ways to escape the pressures of Hollywood, define who she was, and discover what mattered.  She developed an early confidence in herself - an intuition that would guide her, as she transformed into a star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Control | Chapter 2

    Control | Chapter 2
    Oct 3 2022
    Elizabeth Taylor’s career takes off, and she finds herself navigating a patriarchal movie studio system determined to own her every move… until she seizes the moment to take control. It was a time of great promise. Then, tragedy strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Boss Who Played Queen | Chapter 3

    The Boss Who Played Queen | Chapter 3
    Oct 10 2022
    Elizabeth Taylor overcomes unthinkable loss and rises as the biggest movie star on the planet. She uses this power to negotiate a legendary payday for her leading role as CLEOPATRA. All eyes are now on Elizabeth, and the years ahead will be tumultuous ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Show | Chapter 4

    The Show | Chapter 4
    Oct 17 2022
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Home is Where the Heart is | Chapter 5

    Home is Where the Heart is | Chapter 5
    Oct 24 2022
    Elizabeth Taylor hits rock bottom, while being the biggest star in the world. She could follow the path of celebrities before her - either giving in to despair or rising from the ashes. Instead, she finds her own way. She opens her heart and shares her struggles with the world… and discovers the secret power of influence: authenticity. As her life expanded into terrain where no road map existed, Elizabeth stays grounded in family, friends, and truth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • War | Chapter 6

    War | Chapter 6
    Oct 31 2022
    When a new virus ravages its way through the lives of those she loves, and America refuses to do anything to help, Elizabeth Taylor declares war on HIV/AIDS. She leverages all she has - her wealth, platform, status, and social capital to battle the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS.  Taylor knew this war would be long. The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation is born.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Empire | Chapter 7

    Empire | Chapter 7
    Nov 7 2022
    War is expensive. To support her efforts in the battle against HIV/AIDS, Elizabeth Taylor did what she does best: followed her impeccable instincts.  Before the era of celebrity “brands” – before the Kardashians, Rihanna, Jessica Alba or Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop – Elizabeth Taylor built her own business empire. She bottled and packaged how she felt, lived, looked, and smelled… and sold Elizabeth Taylor to the masses. It was an adventure of Passion and White Diamonds, all run from the home she loved. As part of Elizabeth Taylor’s courageous leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS, she provided that a portion of revenue from her name and likeness rights, which includes her fragrance empire, goes to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins