The Incredible Life of a Hollywood Legend: Elizabeth Taylor

Her Mom’s Secret Man

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Elizabeth Taylor comes from a talented family. Her mom, Sara Sothern, was a recognizable stage actress and had a number of Broadway credits to her name. However, there is more to her legacy than her acting chops and her daughter’s impressive career.

Sara Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor with their family dog and Edward Taylor sitting in their yard

Sara, Elizabeth, and Edward Taylor with their family dog. Photo by MGM / Kobal / Shutterstock

There was a lot of gossip going around about her in Hollywood. One rumor claimed that Sara Taylor was having an affair with the notoriously evil MGM boss, Louis B. Mayer. I cannot confirm or deny this, but apparently, it was no secret, especially to the people on set. If that wasn’t bad enough, her daughter Elizabeth was not happy about it.

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