Taylor Swift has drawn public praise from the estate of Elizabeth Taylor following the release of a music video described as an “extraordinary” homage to the late Hollywood star.
The video accompanies Swift’s track Elizabeth Taylor, part of her The Life of a Showgirl project. Released during International Women’s Month, it is constructed entirely from archival footage of Elizabeth Taylor, who died aged 79, featuring clips from films including A Place in the Sun, Cleopatra, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Father of the Bride.
The video also includes visual references to Taylor’s jewellery, notably the 33-carat Krupp Diamond ring. Swift previously discussed seeking approval from Elizabeth’s estate during an appearance on BBC Radio 2 following the album’s release.
A representative for Elizabeth’s estate told TMZ: “What makes this piece so remarkable is its pure devotion to Elizabeth’s legacy: composed entirely of archival film clips, from her iconic screen performances to candid moments, it is a celebration of Elizabeth from beginning to end, and an homage in the truest sense.”
The representative added that the estate was “delighted by this celebration” and the “care with which Taylor Swift has spotlighted what so many have long understood: Elizabeth Taylor was a true icon, a trailblazer in every sense of the word.”
“The estate is honored that she chose to pay tribute in this way, and have no doubt that Elizabeth would have loved every frame of it,” the representative said.
