Elizabeth Taylor was basically always a goddess—and we get to see even more of the late icon in new, rare photos that will be on display as part of the exhibition "Grit and Glamour" at the Getty Images Gallery in London. From hanging out with James Dean on set to laughing with husband Richard Burton, take a peek at some of these historic moments.
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1948
Here, a 16-year-old Taylor peers over the Thames on Westminster Bridge.
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1949
Taylor adjusts the bow tie of actor Montgomery Clift at an LA premiere.
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1951
Glamour shot—the 19-year-old looks every bit the Hollywood star.
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1956
Playing around with James Dean on set for the movie Giant.
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1964
A wedding photo from her big day with Richard Burton, her fifth husband.
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1972
Taylor laughs as she is joined by her husband Richard Burton during a sex scene with Peter O'Toole for Under Milk Wood.
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1989
Here, Taylor attends a party thrown by Princess Grace of Monaco with husband Richard Burton. She's wearing the Taylor-Burton diamond.
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1992
With friends Whoopi Goldberg and Elton John at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation benefit concert.
