Taylor Swift delivers a tender tribute to the great Elizabeth Taylor

 

Pop star Taylor Swift has surprised fans with a music video for her song "Elizabeth Taylor", composed entirely of archival footage from the legendary actress's films and public appearances, with the singer herself absent from the visuals.

The video features references to classics such as "Cleopatra" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", highlighting a parallel between the actress's life and Swift's own experience under intense public scrutiny.

 

Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl, foto: YT printscreen

 

Inspired by Taylor's life, the song is described as an emotive love story and has been released with the approval of the organisation managing her estate, while proceeds from streaming will be donated to the "Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation".

This song is part of Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, released in 2025 and containing 12 songs.