When one thinks of an iconic celebrity couple, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor probably come to mind. The two actors starred in countless films together and were married and divorced twice. At one point during their relationship, Burton bought Taylor a 69-carat diamond ring.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor | Api/Gamma/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Richard Burton gifted Elizabeth Taylor with a huge diamond ring
Taylor and Burton first met when they filmed the movie Cleopatra together in 1962. At the time, Burton was married to Sybil Christopher and Taylor was married to Eddie Fisher.
When Taylor and Burton’s affair was discovered, Taylor married Burton 10 days after she officially divorced Fisher.
Their marriage was tumultuous and they were often the center of tabloid gossip and fan fixation. According to History.com, Burton bought Taylor an expensive diamond ring after a fight.
History.com reports that “The famous Cartier diamond was...
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor | Api/Gamma/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Richard Burton gifted Elizabeth Taylor with a huge diamond ring
Taylor and Burton first met when they filmed the movie Cleopatra together in 1962. At the time, Burton was married to Sybil Christopher and Taylor was married to Eddie Fisher.
When Taylor and Burton’s affair was discovered, Taylor married Burton 10 days after she officially divorced Fisher.
Their marriage was tumultuous and they were often the center of tabloid gossip and fan fixation. According to History.com, Burton bought Taylor an expensive diamond ring after a fight.
History.com reports that “The famous Cartier diamond was...
- 2/13/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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