Elizabeth Taylor's first marriage was to Conrad 'Nicky' Hilton Jr., heir to the Hilton hotel fortune. The marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce after just eight months, citing mental cruelty.

Taylor married British actor Michael Wilding, almost twenty years her senior. They had two sons, Michael Howard (born 1953) and Christopher Edward (born 1955). They divorced in 1957, citing incompatibility.

She married film producer Mike Todd, a flamboyant and wealthy man, with whom she had a daughter, Elizabeth Frances (born 1957). Todd's death in a plane crash a year later deeply affected Taylor.

Taylor's marriage to singer Eddie Fisher caused a major scandal as Fisher was married to actress Debbie Reynolds at the time. The public condemned Taylor for 'breaking up' the marriage. They adopted a daughter, Maria Burton (born 1961).

Taylor's relationship with Richard Burton was one of the most famous and tumultuous in Hollywood history. They met on the set of 'Cleopatra' and their passionate affair dominated headlines. They married in 1964, divorced in 1974, remarried in 1975, and divorced again in 1976. They starred in numerous films together, including 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

She married Republican politician John Warner, later a U.S. Senator from Virginia. She became involved in his political career, but the marriage ended in divorce, reportedly due to her unhappiness in Washington D.C. and his dedication to his career.

Taylor's last marriage was to construction worker Larry Fortensky, whom she met in rehab. The wedding was a lavish affair held at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. They divorced in 1996.