Elizabeth Taylor is someone who is known as one of the most beautiful actresses of all time. She grew up during a time when Hollywood was in its golden years, and she took advantage of it by showing up on the silver screen.
Over the years and through a number of different marriages, Elizabeth Taylor became a mother and a grandmother. She was devoted to that task, ensuring that the children were cared for in the best way they could.
She would have four children, seven husbands and eight marriages. Her sons, Michael Junior and Christopher were born to her second husband, Michael Wilding.
When she was with her third husband, Mike Todd, they had a daughter named Alyssa in 1957. Elizabeth Taylor then adopted Maria Merton and when she married Richard Burton, they officially adopted her.
Eventually, her children would strike out on their own to have the family and she ended up with 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Here’s a little about them.
Naomi Wilding
When you take a look at her second oldest grandchild, Naomi, you can tell that she is someone dedicated to the cause. In fact, she is an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Naomi once spoke about her grandmother saying that she was a glamorous superstar and a loving grandmother.
Andrew Wilding
Elizabeth had a grandson named Andrew, who grew up to become a cinematographer, producer, and actor.
Caleb Wilding
Andrew’s cousin, Caleb, would also follow a similar path. He was adopted by Christopher and his wife, Aileen in 1983. Caleb loves motorcycles.
Tarquin Wilding
Tarquin not only loves to seek adventure, he also loves his grandmother. As an actor, he played in shows such as In Between and Shameless.
He spoke about the impact his grandmother had on him, saying: “We admire my grandmother for her boundless generosity.”
Rhys Tivey
This grandson loved to perform, and study jazz performance. He was a musician and songwriter who loved his grandmother’s bold attitude.
Quinn Tivey
Quinn has a lot of fond memories of his grandmother and how warm she was to the family. She was more than a well-known actress, she was ‘grandma.’
Lowell Wilding
This granddaughter is well known for caring for her mother’s archive. She also is preserving her legacy as one of the first HIV/AIDS activists.
Richard McKeown
Richard has had a nice career, including being the CEO of The Gaming World Inc. He was also the creative director at Bethesda.
Laela Wilding
The oldest of the grandchildren, this granddaughter lives in Portland, Oregon, and is a graphic designer. She does serve as an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, but she prefers to stay out of the limelight.
Elizabeth Taylor left behind quite a legacy. It was more than just the acting, it was the family, and that’s what she was all about.