Elizabeth Taylor was an iconic actor who starred in numerous films throughout her career. She is best known for her roles in Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Taylor won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and was the first woman to receive a million-dollar salary for a film. She was also a successful businesswoman, launching her own perfume line and becoming one of the first celebrities to successfully market her own brand. Taylor was married eight times and was a prominent figure in the fight against HIV/AIDS.