See hundreds of costumes on display, including Marilyn Monroe’s million dollar dress, Elvis’ personal bathrobe, I Love Lucy, Superman, Star Trek, Transformers, Glee, High School Musical, Michael Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, plus Rocky’s boxing gloves, Sopranos, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé… See Lucy, Judy, Kate and all the greats! Plus the Rat Pack, Jurassic Park, Baywatch, Jaws, Planet of the Apes, The Flintstones, Harry Potter, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie…and more!!!ĭon’t miss the lower level to experience Hannibal Lecter’s jail cell from Silence of the Lambs, Boris Karloff’s mummy, Vampira, Frankenstein and his bride, Elvira– Mistress of the Dark, and other cult horror film favorites. The museum also showcases the history of Hollywood and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The museum, featuring four floors of breathtaking exhibits, is home to more than 10,000 authentic showbiz treasures– one of a kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts, stars’ car collections and personal artifacts, posters, and vintage memorabilia from favorite films and TV shows. The Hollywood Museum, the official museum of Hollywood, has the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world. Experience an intimate look at Miss Taylor’s transformation from childhood through early adulthood with authentic costumes, props and photos. See props, palace ornaments and Miss Taylor’s eye-catching periwinkle blue, one shoulder gown and cape ensemble from CLEOPATRA, her riding hat from NATIONAL VELVET, her fitted show stopping purple velvet dress complete with matching hat, shoes and gloves from MALICE IN WONDERLAND, and much more. The Hollywood Museum presents an special exhibit, “ELIZABETH TAYLOR: HOLLYWOOD ICON AND ENCHANTRESS – The Girl with the Violet Eyes” … honoring the late Elizabeth Taylor. "I looked at her and said, 'But Elizabeth, you are the biggest star in the room.A TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Hollywood Icon and Enchantress Here she was – Elizabeth Taylor – one of the greatest actors – ever – nervous. ![]() She said: 'But there are so many stars out there.' I couldn't help but laugh. He continues: "What she said next came as a surprise. 'Terry, I can't go out there.' 'Why Elizabeth? We're ready for the picture.' " I said, 'Come on, Elizabeth, let's go.' And she looked at me with a hint of nervousness. Apparently, Elizabeth Taylor wasn't making her way to the set for the photos and because I knew her, I was asked to see if I could go get her and bring her to the shoot," recalls O'Neill, according to the book. "One of the assistants came to me in a bit of a panic. One of the last times was for Paramount Pictures' 75th anniversary party in 1987, which was attended by a range of big names like Jimmy Stewart and Gregory Peck. Terry O'Neill's friendship with Richard Burton led to a connection with Taylor, whom he photographed multiple times. "I was in heaven and her perfume Jungle Gardenia remained on my hand for the rest of the day." Come tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.,' and then she added, 'I don't have to do this, you know,' " Kirkland continues, per the book. "She hesitated, and I held her hand tight, finally she said, 'Yes. (Taylor originally requested that no photos be taken.) Can you imagine what it would do for my career if you allowed me to take some photographs of you?' " Kirkland remembers asking Taylor following her much-anticipated interview with Jack Hamilton for the Look magazine feature, according to the book. Afterwards, I approached Elizabeth and took her hand, looking deeply into those violet eyes and said, 'I'm Douglas Kirkland. "I joined Jack for the interview and sat quietly throughout. ![]() That's why it's hard to say which is our favourite 'Liz Look.' "įorever Elizabeth: Iconic Photographers on a Legendary Star, published by ACC Art Books, is on sale now.ĭouglas Kirkland's career was catapulted into the stratosphere after he took portraits of Taylor in 1961 that were published in Look magazine (one of which graces the cover of Forever Elizabeth). Her eyes could express all seven deadly sins in a split second and although she could be perceived as a victim, she always landed on her feet and came back more powerful. ![]() But even those fashion fails captivate our eyes because it wasn't just her physical beauty that we loved, it was her vulnerability," writes Risko, who also wrote the text for the book. "Everyone will have their favourites and there is no accounting for taste and, as beautiful as she was, let's face it she had some tacky moments too. The book features set, fashion, portrait and behind-the-scenes photographs from eight renowned photographers - all of whom were captivated by the iconic actress. Robert Risko fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor for the first time when he was 10 years old and saw her in Cleopatra, he writes in the foreword of the new photo book, Forever Elizabeth.
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