The estate of Elizabeth Taylor has released a statement expressing their gratitude for Taylor Swift’s recent music video, which prominently features the late actress and her iconic jewelry.

A Tribute to a Hollywood Legend

Taylor Swift’s video for her song “Opalite” includes a heartfelt homage to Taylor, utilizing archival film clips spanning her illustrious career. The video, themed around the 1990s, showcases Swift filling a void with a large diamond, a clear nod to Taylor’s famous jewelry collection.

Estate's Reaction

A representative for the Elizabeth Taylor estate described themselves as “deeply moved” by the “extraordinary” video. They emphasized the video’s “pure devotion” to Taylor’s legacy, noting it was composed entirely of archival footage.

“What makes this piece so remarkable is its pure devotion to Elizabeth’s legacy: composed entirely of archival film clips, from her iconic screen performances to candid moments, it is a celebration of Elizabeth from beginning to end, and an homage in the truest sense,” the estate’s representative stated.

Celebrating Taylor's Legacy

The estate highlighted Taylor’s status as a trailblazer and icon. They praised Swift for spotlighting qualities long understood about the actress: her unapologetic spirit and balance between public and private life.

“She lived unapologetically and on her own terms, embracing her public life with grace and courage while fiercely protecting the private world she cherished with family and friends,” the statement continued. “That balance, that duality, was one of her most remarkable qualities.”

Swift's Authenticity

The estate also commended Swift for navigating the pressures of fame with authenticity and strength, drawing parallels between the two stars. They expressed confidence that Elizabeth Taylor herself would have “loved every frame” of the video.

“If there is anyone navigating the extraordinary pressures of global fame with comparable authenticity and strength, it is Taylor Swift,” they shared. “The estate is honored that she chose to pay tribute in this way, and have no doubt that Elizabeth would have loved every frame of it.”

A Look Back at Elizabeth Taylor's Career

Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away in March 2011 at the age of 79 from congestive heart failure, was renowned for her Oscar-winning performances in films like “Butterfield 8” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” The music video incorporates footage from several of her iconic films, including “A Place in the Sun,” “Cleopatra,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and “Father of the Bride.”

Family's Approval

Quinn Tivey, Taylor’s grandson, also shared his family’s delight with the tribute. He stated that his family loved the song and believed his grandmother would have as well, describing Swift’s homage as “dimensional, confessional, honest, and fun.” The video also featured a nod to Taylor’s famous 33-carat Krupp Diamond ring, gifted to her by Richard Burton.