On the evening of the 25th at 8:30 PM, KBS2TV's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' aired an episode exploring the glamorous love life of actress Elizabeth Taylor.
Director Jang Hang-jun and model Song Hae-na appeared as special guests to analyze Taylor's life. Song Hae-na expressed amazement at Taylor's marriage history, exclaiming, "Even on 'I Am Solo,' it's not like this," while Director Jang introduced Taylor as a 'talented actress' who won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice.
Taylor, who captivated the world from her childhood with her 'mystical violet eyes' and 'thick, lush eyelashes,' was revealed by Dr. Lee Nak-jun to have a genetic mutation known as 'lymphedema distichiasis syndrome.' This revelation shocked many. It was also disclosed that she suffered from scoliosis from birth and sustained a spinal injury during a film shoot at age 12, living a life of constant pain.
When footage of Taylor's first wedding was shown, the cast was impressed, but the revelation of her first husband's violent nature led Lee Chan-won to firmly state, "A man who uses his hands recklessly is never acceptable," expressing his anger.
After the sudden death of her third husband, a scandal involving an affair with a friend's husband emerged, leading to ridicule as a 'homewrecker.' Taylor boldly responded to the criticizing journalists, "My husband is dead," and questioned, "Am I supposed to live alone forever?" Despite the scandal, Taylor became the first Hollywood actress to earn a $1 million salary for her role in 'Cleopatra.'
The term 'paparazzi' became popularized due to the relentless pursuit by photographers after a 'kiss on a yacht' photo with her co-star. When it was revealed that her fifth marriage also began as an affair, Lee Chan-won lamented, "I supported Elizabeth Taylor, but now it's hard to understand."
Despite repeated marital failures and enduring pain, Taylor dedicated her life to humanitarian efforts, especially after her soulmate Rock Hudson died of AIDS. She devoted her remaining years to helping AIDS patients. After her passing, her jewelry collection was auctioned for over 160 billion won, with a 33-carat diamond ring notably purchased by a Korean company for 10 billion won, adding to the astonishment.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr