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Taylor Swift Puts ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Center Stage on ‘The Life of a Showgirl

Media outlets interpret the song as Swift reflecting on fame through the lens of highly public romances.

Overview

  • The new album features a second track titled “Elizabeth Taylor,” naming and invoking the late Hollywood star.
  • Lyrics address Taylor directly with lines such as “Tell me for real/ Do you think it’s forever?”
  • TODAY’s interpretation suggests the track contrasts tabloid‑covered relationships with Swift’s own past.
  • Swift previously referenced the actress in a 2017 lyric asking a lover to be her “Burton to this Taylor.”
  • A newly announced Fox Nation docuseries produced by Kim Kardashian will examine Taylor’s career, business ventures, and HIV/AIDS advocacy.