Today, we lost one of the most influential women cultural influences in the history of the world. That might be a bold statement, but Elizabeth Taylor not only set trends, she created and rewrote them. So much so, that her influence is still being felt today.
From her style to the things she accomplished throughout her career, her stamp will forever be imprinted on the world. Elizabeth Taylor’s presence has permeated everywhere from the mainstream world of Hollywood, to the deepest core of hip-pop.
Check out Elizabeth’s varied hip-pop influences on the next page. Rest in peace.
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Beyonce‘s elegant style might seem innovative in this photo, but you can’t deny it’s allusion to the previous photo of Elizabeth Taylor.
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Elizabeth Taylor was known for wearing white diamonds and making a perfume of the same name. Her many husbands were notorious for lavishing her with fur and expensive jewellery.
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Today, rappers are rocking pink diamonds, black diamonds, yellow diamonds and more, all because of the woman who made “White Diamonds” popular. Today’s bling ain’t got nothing on Liz Taylor’s ice.
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Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Diddy, Britney Spears and many more celebrities now have their own perfumes. All made possible by the success of Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds.
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One of Elizabeth Taylor’s most memorable roles was “Cleopatra.” Her undeniable glamour, bobbed braids and cat-like eyeliner is also one of the most imitated looks ever.
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In a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor for Harper’s Bazaar magazine, Kim Kardashian did her best Cleopatra. She also tweeted “I am so saddened about the passing of Elizabeth Taylor! She will always be my idol!”
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Beyonce also dressed up in Cleopatra garb for “Dreamgirls,” bringing to mind Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic role.
