The Dazzling Beauty of Elizabeth Taylor in Iran
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- In 1976, actress Elizabeth Taylor and then-aspiring photographer Firooz Zahedi journeyed across the world to Tehran. They dined with royalty, toured ancient sites, shopped in the Grand Bazaar, and perhaps most importantly, took a series of photographs that offer beautiful glimpses of Iran before the revolution and provide an intimate portrait of a 20th-century film icon. Though never intended for public view, Andy Warhol published the photos in Interview magazine shortly after Zahedi and Taylor returned from Iran, and in 2012 they were exhibited at LACMA. Zahedi and Taylor remained close friends and he continued to photograph her throughout the rest of her life. In this episode of Expert Voices, Firooz Zahedi shares the stories behind the captivating images of Elizabeth Taylor in Iran and describes how this remarkable experience influenced his now decades-long career as a celebrated photographer. Sotheby’s will offer one of these magnificent photographs, Elizabeth Taylor Dressed as an Odalisque II, in our 20th Century Art / Middle East sale. (30 April | London)
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You know your beautiful when you are covered in incredible fabrics and you can't take your eyes off her face.
Exactly what I was thinking
Iran/Persia is easily one of the most magnificent civilizations of all-time. So influential as well.
This was a STUNNING shoot, I must say.
@jermain tam Iran is still pretty impressive. They rank ahead of most countries in science and technology, has a Zoroastrian new year and most Persians I have met are quite impressive. Just saying. Let's not pretend Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are the same as Azerbaijan, Bosnia or Iran.
@jermain tam majority of Iranians I know aren't religious in any way shape or form, yeh they may say they are Muslim or else they will be prosecuted if they do not. Iranians are intelligent people and don't need a book to tell them how to be nice to one another. It's a few mental cases ruining it for the generally intelligent population. That's how I see it anyway.
@@eliza1826 Yeah but even then, Iran's leadership is none of our business and a lot more rational than any other in that region. I agree the general population is quite decent.
@synco pated Think she fell asleep.
@jermain tam , shame on you, why you had to bring up the subject of Islam, you most definitely not an intellectual Iranin.
What a beautiful & truly gorgeous woman. She was one of the most stunning woman the world has ever seen.
Rupert Rozells: She was beautiful without cosmetic surgery. That seems unusual in today’s world of overdone cosmetic surgery. Of course, she used cosmetic surgeons for face Iifts.
Rupert Rosells There is no doubt that Elizabeth Taylor was a good-looking woman. Beautiful eyes with beautiful make-up applied by a beautician will, of course, look dazzling. I wonder what Liz's eyes would look like washed clean of what is, in the end, coloured muck? Still beautiful no doubt, but............
steve gale red eyes = booze(?) because of stress. Yellow eyes look jaundiced. Even Elizabeth Taylor was not immune(in fact her health was known to be fragile at best). Having and living with labels such as 'the most beautiful face in the world' may sound wonderful but it is also a great responsibility. Being set up as desirable sexually is quite a burden. Very beautiful women - in Hollywood especially - are two a penny. Never having to bother about housework much creates its own problems. So are multiple marriages symptomatic. And if all this does not affect the personality, I do not know what does.
Steve gale. As I said, exceptional beauty brings it's own problems. Beauty without the brain matter that sustains our mental stamina isn't worth much. Ms. Taylor did some good work(but her voice was a bit whingey, like a little girl wanting attention). Hollywood manipulates and without knowing it, the manipulated collude with the system. Then age starts to set in. It's all tinsel-town stuff and sleeping at The Dorchester when not in LA. Big deal!
@steve gale Eddie Fisher said Elizabeth never looked more beautiful than right out of the shower with a towel wrapped around her head. She was beautiful even without makeup.
She was such a beauty! Gorgeous! The illustrious grandeur of Persia under the reign of the Shah is something my grandparents still talk about fondly!
The Bullshit Islamic Revolution Ruined IRAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
she looked like a Persian princess in that dress om so beautiful
Except the nose. Most Persian women don't have that kind of nose.
Lissandra Freljord Yeah the majority don't but there are plenty who have. So we can say she looked like an exceptional princess.
Pure persians are dark skinned, they look like indians.
@Solmaz Dar were u insulted? Just stating facts.
@Solmaz Dar have u been to Fars province, the original homeland of the persians? Please tell me how the majority of the people look like in this hot and arid part of the country on the arabian gulf. Light eyes and features certainly did not develop there. If persians have these features its because they are mixed with other northern people like kurds, lurd, gilakis, azeris, caucasians etc. Pure persians look like indians know your history. 😂
She was the most beautiful women, and apparently more beautiful without makeup, she was 100 per cent natural
She was the epitome of a beautiful person not just outwardly but her inner self.
Kimberly Quintanilla kunstig
She was an adulteress
I just K N E W there would be negative comments underneath yours!
@@danseabreeze1404 well of course she never said a kind thing or did one Not negative but honest maybe a trifle sardonic maybe But true nontheless
Have u been inside of her and u know😆
I’m so glad this pic as taken when it was, cause nowadays if something like that happened there would be a big to do about cultural appropriation and we couldn’t just enjoy a beautiful woman in a beautiful photo
@Lily Lily No....you offend by being a racist bitch!!!
No it wouldn’t be cultural appropriation. Iranians love this.
This is a cultural appreciation because she didn't get any profit from it.
Not really. There are fair haired and fair eyed middle easterners.
SO TRUE!!! Why can’t it be cultural appreciation??
I could listen to him talk all day and his photos are so beautiful
Velvety voice
Of course we have actors, male and female today but we don't have stars. Thank you Mr. Zahedi for immortalizing one of the most beautiful and talented women. Her star shall forever shine in the firmament because you captured her essence for posterity.
She was so beautiful. A real star. Classy.
She had violet eyes
True beauty! No breast implants, botox, lip injections, etc. just all natural....
Bella Grace She had a lot of work in her life.
Bella Grace : I have always loved her beauty, and her personality.
It's true, a woman who grew old with dignity
Exactly! A natural beauty until the end.
@@shadrach6299 Look at her at any early time--she was beyond perfect physically speaking.
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She looks so much more beautiful in this green Iranian garment than in the Cleopatra costume.
True
And today she would be PERSECUTED for "cultural appropriation" 🙄😒
She seemed, not just beautiful , but a nice person in how she be-friended him, a "mere mortal" ... 🤭
actually no, its a matter of opinion, however she was the most unearthly beautiful woman ever.
true
She looks so cute
I have heard this so many times about her; that she was incredibly generous to a fault. She valued her friendships. She really was as vulnerable as Marilyn was, she just had more family around her. That pic of her is just so beautiful 😍 ❤
The newest biography does mention how she would help people anonymously.
This is probably the most beautiful of any photograph ever taken of her.
Is it appropriate for me to say that I am glad she didn't have lip fillers? :)
Neeti Sharma I was thinking exactly the same thing.
She didn't need any. filters did she I was just thinking that before lip fillers and Botox existed women were even more beautiful
ET didn't need anything of the sort. Besides, it would have altered her naturally beautiful features. Look at the women out there whose procedures turned out badly.
CAPS ARE FOR PHYSICAL REASONS. AM NOT YELLING.
YES, IT IS APPROPRIATE AND I AM GLAD SHE DIDN'T EITHER. I THINK IT MAKES WOMEN VAIN AND STUPID LOOKING. WE ARE NOT BORN WITH POUTING LIPS.
Angela Bender. ~Elizabeth Taylor was pretty. With makeup applied by experts she looked out of this world. And strictly speaking, at the end of the day(literally, but not necessarily)the purpose of that beauty in a woman is to be enjoyed by the man. As in touching, the rough and tumble that is sex. And things don't have to get too raunchy and hot - makeup is very fragile. Like a painting in soft pastel, it is easily smudged. So let's get real!
czcams.com/video/K6ol1YHY3-s/video.html But pastel paintings can be fixed with a fixative. Alas, makeup as applied to the face cannot be fixed.
One of the few women I would actually call “beautiful”.
Gwendolyn Bien-Aime Grace Kelly was a very close second .
None more beautiful then Marilyn Monroe. Grace Kelly and Liz Tayor were so beautiful too but Marilyn had soul and wore her emotions on her sleeve in every picture. Good story above. Old Persia , Iran unfortunately gone.
@rose rose FACT! Brooke Shields circa early 1980s was THE peak of physical beauty. No need for eyebrow pencils, eyeshadows, blush and all that stuff. Her natural coloring was perfect in itself, and not to mention all her facial features were perfect. She was the most beautiful of them all! And even today her beauty stands the test of time. Almost all the highest paid models and most beautiful actresses of today are compared to her (Barbara Palvin, Taylor Hill, Isabeli Fontana, Cara Delevigne, Natalia Vodanova, Lily Collins, Emilla Clarke, Natalie Portman, Kristina Pimenova and many more!). She is the standard! The best kind of beautiful, natural (surgery and even make up weren't needed!)
@@mattbarbarich3295 Marilyn Monroe was not natural beauty. She had nose job and other stuff done as well.. If you don’t believe me just check her before/after photos. Still after that good job I wouldn’t choose her as most beautiful. Liz beauty is light years ahead of her. No beauty comes close to that. I also love raw beauty of Gene Thierny, she was truly spectacularly beautiful too.
@@ivona2403 I have seen plenty of photos of the young Marilyn/ Norma Jean from the 1940s and she was a breathtaking natural beauty with her natural brown hair or not. Do more research. My most beautiful brunette is actually a singer,- Linda Ronstadt in her 20s and 30s was and incredible beauty, wonder if she did any modeling/ acting also.
That profile picture of Elizabeth is superlative!
What an incredible feminine beauty!
I am glad I got to see that image. She was indeed amazing!!!!!!
Now THATS a woman!!!
When Elizabeth was a child and landed a movie role; the director told her father '' She has the part, but don't put mascara on her, we do that here at the studio''. her father said '' she's not wearing mascara''.
Violet eyes so beautiful
Yes! Her father said something like " this is how God made her. Stop trying to change her.
Gosh. That's a stunning photo, capturing that sad look in those beautiful eyes...
What added to her beauty was her beautiful character
You were incredibly lucky to have this opportunity through Mr. Zahedi. Thanks to him for this brilliant idea of inviting her to Iran and choosing you as the guide and photographer. The combination of three of you together made a wonderful visual journey into her experience in Iran possible for the public, and you did a wonderful job. Aside from the fact that she was such a beautiful woman in all senses of the word, and Iran was like the 1001 night stage set for your art, I find your fotos quite natural , honest, sensitive, and beautiful. Thank you
Elizabeth was one of my two favorite ladies of Hollywood royalty. The other was Audrey Hepburn.🥰 Both were beautiful jnside and out.
What a charming man.
I hope Iran rises again so that one day more photos like this can be taken. Free Iran
His pictures will survive the ages.
Trish Robinson hopefully people continue to buy physical books.
@@bngr_bngr I know I do! And I encourage my children and grans to read physical books. Good for the mind.
Trish Robinson I wish there were more used book store so people can discover the gems of our past.
@@bngr_bngr Yup. I find them in small towns and use half price books. They get some really interesting stuff.
Firooz is such a talent. Thank you for sharing your gift. Beautiful person from a beautiful place. ❤️
I think Elizabeth Taylor saw in you another very talented creative person. You brought out the best in each other through the camera a marvelous match. Thankyou so much for this little snapshot.
Absolutely fascinating video what a lovely man . Elizabeth Taylor was utterly beautiful . Glad I grew up when she was around .
I have heard that she was as beautiful inside as she was outside.
Exquisitely beautiful, inside and out… and it’s the way she handled it all so graciously, that made her special.
I wish we still had a direct flight from US to Iran. Hopefully one day. Iran is incredibly beautiful and ancient. 💚❤
In late 1977 when I was 12 years old I flew on that flight. I will never forget the feel of it. We flew almost a mile higher than any other airline flew at the time. A lot less turbulence at that hight. Not very fuel efficient, but Iran Air was more interested in the comfort of its customers than saving a few bucks. Iran then was a different world than it is now.
Iran Air specifically ordered and special Boeing for that flight , the iconic 747SP. I flew that route from Tehran in the summer of 1976 with my mom which was actually my first flight. I remembered it as if it was yesterday.
I hope so.
Iran is rife with a horrific politico "religion" that oppresses females tortures and murders. No sycophants in the comments please.
Wow! This great photographer is a beautiful person and Elizabeth Taylor sensed that. He didn't take advantage of her confidence and their closeness. A subject can be beautiful but the artist can magnify that beauty a thousand folds! Kudos to our artists!
I remember seeing her in the movie "Jane Eyre". She had a minor role. I thought to myself what a beautiful child.
And indeed she was and remained so all her life.
How old are you grandpa?
@@Linda43
Dear Linda, the massacre of 77000 Iranians by Jews in Purim took place almost 2500 years ago! The animosity of Jews with Iranians has deep historical roots. Were ancient Persians terrorists too?
@@Iranian.Shia-kurd The King signed a irreversible idict calling for the annihilation of the Jews. It was he who allowed the Jews to arm themselves.
I know that the idea of Jews defending themselves is scary . Get used to it. Israel will always come from a position of strength.
The Jewish people don't hate the Iranian people. Remember that Queen Esther was a Jewish woman. So was Elizabeth Taylor a convert to Judaism FYI. According to Jewish law so was Queen Esther's son Darius.
The Iranian regime is only Persian in theory. It aspires to greatness but is destined to fade into nothingness.
So she played his french daughter
@@Iranian.Shia-kurd
Grandpa? Excuse me it you should have stated Grandma. However, it still would be inappropriate! What exactly is your problem is? Are you afflicted with “Troll-itis”? Please stop behaving like such a Putz!
Oh, THAT face. A Wonder of the World.
Hollywood played up the blond starlets in film ,but Elizabeth , Vivian Leigh , Ava Gardner and Angelina were the most beautiful of all with their dark lovely hair
Brunettes are only beautiful if they have blue or green eyes. I prefer blondes or redheads otherwise.
@@christina7215 Your preference,
@@christina7215 only beautiful if they have what? Wow smh
I cant believe you left out Hedy Lamarr 😍
Same thing they did with white women in Hollywood because look at Dorthy Dandgridge!!
...true beauty both inside and out ...and a humanitarian without measure
She may have saved his life. 1978 was 2 years before the revolution. Many Iranians had to flee for their lives.
The eyes have it........
Real violet eyes!!!
@@alexismondragon8367 more like light grey with violet dots
No one comes close! First woman was more dazzling than her jewels!
I am glad you put that story it reminded me of my days there in Iran . I worked at the Sheraton Hotel and we all lined up to see Elizabeth Taylor walk in . I could not remember the year. But they were beautiful days of Iran, the gift stores, the beautiful Mosques and all that you showed in your pictures.
Iran is beautiful ! There's nothing better than having a photographer that you trust , the pics usually end up looking better!! So cool
Such a stunning woman, R.I.P Mrs . Taylor
The lead photo is astonishing. A great actress, great beauty, and above all else, a great woman whose AIDS work saved thousands of lives. .
Elizabeth and Iran - splendor meets splendor. Good combination.
She was 44 in 1976. The most breathtakingly beautiful woman I ever seen.
so beautiful
With an EMPTY life! Not good!
@@jennyhildebrand9335 ay yay yay judging that a person that she has no brain because shes beautiful
Klise. Boring. Ga pnting smua itu ☺
Beautiful photographs by a man who understands how beauty should be photographed. He comes across as humble and utterly without vanity, despite what has surely been a well-deserved glittering career. He sounds lovely. This film was a pleasure to watch.
Elizabeth was a stunningly beautiful woman both inside and outside. Her face could launch a thousand ships. She was in life a very sweet woman, very loving, giving and warm hearted to others. Bless her beautiful heart. 🌹🕊🌺💋👌🏻
She was an incredibly beautiful woman - amazing violet coloured eyes.
Unparalleled beauty.... Its not just the physicality of the beauty itself, how that beauty is held, defines 'Beauty' and Liz Taylor carried that well.
I'm so glad I happened upon this. She and Katherine Hepburn are my very favorite actresses. Growing up, I was a big fan of Roddy McDowall and I know he and Elizabeth were BFFs.
Yes, she is truly a very amazing person. She is a celebrity but she is not arrogant. She is a very true, thoughtful and heart warming, thoughtful person. A gem
Elizabeth Taylor so beautiful. I loved her from childhood ( I am old now)somehow she was an inspiration to that girl living in Kansas wheat farms.
What a wonderful story and that picture was beyond words can describe!
She really looked Iranian here she loooks gorgeous
Great story. I'm glad he didn't throw in the towel. I am happy for him and his success. That is the most beautiful photograph of Elizabeth Taylor I have ever seen.
One of the most beautiful women of all time and very compassionate and loving Elizabeth you will be missed greatly
BEAUTIFUL NO OTHER WORD TO DESCRIBE MS. TAYLOR
Incredible combination, the artistry of Firooz Zahedi and the beauty of Elizabeth Taylor.
#sothebys #sothebysrealty #CaymanIslandsSothebysrealty
So true!
#elizabethtaylor #sothebysrealty
Extreemly humble n kind human being...beauty with a heart of gold....
Wow, that was so interesting. Thank you for sharing your story.
Elizabeth was a Beautiful woman no doubt she was a rare beauty.
Elizabeth Taylor was a true friend helping save his career. I knew Richard Avedon and was shot by him. Like Avedon’s work these photos deserve to be shown in exhibition to the public. True art!
Why did she have to be so beautiful. Mesmerizing!
Omg this was astounding, I love every bit of it. Elizabeth Taylor in Iran, I do so love that picture. My twin and I loved her early movie riding the horse, we knew she had our spirit and heart. This reiterated it all, even if her heart was breaking, she fell in love with the travel with you, and you were able to get magnificent pictures and develop a lifelong friendship. Thank you for sharing!
Her violet eyes always mesmerised me
She’s absolutely stunning, and she has a great soul too.
Breathtaking beauty.
God and the Universe were showing off when Elizabeth was made.
Thank you ever so much for this clip. I found it bewitching.
I love photography and Elizabeth Taylor. This was a wonderful story, gave me chills.
Such a beautiful and compassionate lady!
All so very beautiful .... the Country, People, and of course Elizabeth Taylor. ...thanks for sharing .... I have the Hard Cover ... if you find more please release them Bravo!
THE most beautiful actress ever.
such beuatiful and inspiring story, Firooz is one of the most magnificent photographers in my opinion and has such a spectacular collection and if it wasn't Elizabeth,no one would've known his name to this date probably!
What a beautiful story by Firooz. From beginning to end it just fleshed out such a wonderful narrative about his relationship with Elizabeth Taylor, the beautiful pictures taken in Iran, and his own ascent to a well-respected and sought-after photographer. I love pieces like this!
Aria G. You mean Iran!
@@fj385 Yes, thank you for correcting me! I am correcting it now!
Aria G. Thank you too
She was gorgeous. I always strived to look like her as I got older. Those eyes!!
such a beautiful woman.. such a beautiful photograph & photographer .. and such a beautiful friendship... thank you for sharing ...
What a wonderful story about a wonderful woman and soul. Touching, indeed.
Thank you very much Firoz for sharing this video and taking the photos.
To me, Elizabeth Taylor was the most beautiful woman in the world -- then and now.
Enkephalen Because she was a famous actress. There are more beautiful women than her.
What must it be like to be born with that beauty?!
I don't know...it is so rare....I was never a fan, but the perfect symmetry of her face is astonishing...
@I I You are hilarious. Thank you for my first laugh of the day!! Blessings to you!!!
That was the most beautiful photo I have ever seen of her absolutely gorgeous.
I would love to see this exhibition. True beauty in and out. Good person and friend except for the issue with Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher of course. She was fortunate to go to Iran before it hit the fan. The bazars were so amazing and the fabrics so luxurious.
I love finding new pictures on Elizabeth Taylor, thank you 💘
As a high school student I would walk by the house nearby she and Richard Burton once resided in Georgetown, Washington DC.
could you be referring to Senator John Warner ... Taylor and Burton never lived in DC together
I never tire of watching this.
The most beautiful woman, and an actor of renown. 🇦🇺💐
Your the first to mention her amazing acting. Have you seen the taming of the shrew,with her and Richard Burton. Now that was acting.
@@jaynemorgan9216, I have always personally thought that ET was a magnificent actor. Yes, I did see her in the 'Taming of the Shrew': Marvelous! 💐
Amazing! So beautiful a story to share and learn from. Thank you
Elizabeth was so stunningly beautiful! She would captivate people with her beautiful violet eyes.
You're a talented photographer and clearly a genuine person
What beautiful story of friendship. Liz's quality of a loyal friend is consistent, and she must have been a special person to know. The photo of her with the green multi-colored patterned headdress is simply stunning. She really does look like Cleopatra of the Nile. I think I may have missed that exhibit at LACMA.
@@Timbergal Your reply "Karen Elizabeth" does not make sense ????
She really had a challenging life, and she was so stunning.
She’s Absolutely Gorgeous!❤️
Breathtakingly beautiful. Lovely description of true friendship--something that's painfully rare in today's angry topsy-turvy world. 💖
great story of friendship, kindness and so much more
I do believe she was probably the most beautiful woman that ever lived.
I understand she is naturally beautiful and all, but could people stop shaming other who has plastic surgery? Do you guys know what it’s like growing up being bullied for your big nose or weak jawline? Not everyone is born looking like Elizabeth Taylor and some plastic surgery fixes deformities and helps people with their self esteem. I understand there’s an exaggeration today when it comes to surgery but do not shame those who had it.
I really don’t think anyone is condemning plastic surgery. There is vain and unnecessary plastic surgery and there is essential plastic surgery for those who truly need it to correct a slight to extreme deformity. There is a big difference. I Just wish more people would realize that growing old gracefully is beautiful!
I think they are referring to women who are already pretty but end up ruining their faces with too many fillers, butt injections, repeated breast augmentation, etc. Its understandable if you need a nose job or anything else aligned. I always thought my face was a twisted and could never accept a compliment. I didn't do anything about it and with time I released my self perception.
Truly one of the beautiful women in the world...ever! A great star an amazing really wonderful person!
Elizabeth Taylor wasn't merely a fine actor, she was a consummate artist and innovator as a performer, whether it be acting or modeling for a photographer. The mist fascinating woman of our time, in my opinion.
To express oneself in front of a camera with such vulnerability and grace is itself beauty however Elizabeth would show the world how beautiful she was inside which will live in our hearts forever.