A friend of Elizabeth Taylor shares which of her husbands was the best lover.

New Insights into Elizabeth Taylor’s Romantic Life

Vicki Thiel, a close friend and stylist of Elizabeth Taylor, is sharing intriguing details about the actress’s love life, particularly regarding her most famous relationships. The renewed interest comes with the release of the documentary series, “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar,” which is executive produced by Kim Kardashian.

According to Thiel, Richard Burton, the acclaimed actor who famously wed Taylor twice, was her favorite partner in bed. Thiel stated unequivocally, “There’s no question about that. The love of her life was Richard.” Their romance began on the set of the 1963 film “Cleopatra” and was marked by passion and tumult, leading to both marriages and divorces.

Thiel also reflected on Taylor’s carefree attitude towards life, saying, “She took sex very lightly… If something bad happens, just roll your eyes and smile and don’t worry about it. She was a very, very happy person.” The friendship between Thiel and Taylor lasted for years, and though the two did not end up romantically involved, their bond was significant.

Before Burton’s death in 1984, Thiel had an emotional conversation with him where he expressed his enduring love for Taylor. Two days before he passed away, he told Thiel, “I will always love Elizabeth the most. I’ll love her forever.” This poignant admission emphasizes the depth of their connection.

After Burton’s death, Thiel visited Taylor, recalling an intimate moment: “She was taking a bath… It was all pictures of her and Richard,” she reminisced, highlighting their deep emotional ties.

Throughout her life, Taylor’s marriages varied widely. She was married to hotel heir Conrad “Nicky” Hilton Jr., actor Michael Wilding, and producer Mike Todd, among others. Notably, Taylor and Burton became one of Hollywood’s most glamorous couples, collaborating on multiple films while navigating their stormy relationship.

The documentary series delves into the complexities of their romance, including how they didn’t immediately click when they first met at a party a decade before filming “Cleopatra.” Taylor had been wary of Burton’s reputation as a womanizer, yet their chemistry was undeniable when they ultimately worked together.

Joan Collins, who co-starred with Burton years earlier, reminisced about the actor’s charisma and his reputation among his co-stars. In a lighter moment, she recalled how he reacted to her rejection during their time working together, suggesting there was an accepted norm among actors regarding such advances.

Burton and Taylor’s love story was filled with public scrutiny and scandals, particularly when they began their affair while still married to others. Taylor’s son, Christopher, mentioned that the intense media attention often left him feeling exposed, especially during his school years when his mother’s romantic life became fodder for gossip.

Despite the ups and downs, Taylor and Burton shared a potent love that couldn’t be easily severed. They married for the second time in a secret ceremony in 1975 after initially divorcing the year prior. However, their second union also faced challenges, leading to a second divorce less than a year later.

The documentary paints a vivid picture of their passionate, yet tumultuous, relationship, emblematic of classic Hollywood romance—full of highs and lows that captivated audiences then and continue to resonate today.