Taylor Swift has released a new music video paying tribute to legendary screen icon Elizabeth Taylor. The video accompanies “Elizabeth Taylor,” the third official single from her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The 36-year-old surprised fans on March 31 by debuting the video exclusively on Spotify and Apple Music. Unlike her recent high-concept visuals for tracks like The Fate of Ophelia and Opalite, this release leans into nostalgia, celebrating the life and legacy of Taylor.
The video features archival footage of the Hollywood legend, including moments from her personal life and iconic films such as Cleopatra and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
Watch the Elizabeth Taylor (Visualiser) video here:
Swift has not yet confirmed when the video will be released on YouTube, though a wider rollout is expected soon—similar to the strategy used for “Opalite,” which initially launched as an exclusive.
The shift in release strategy comes after YouTube’s decision to exclude its streams from Billboard Hot 100 rankings, a move that may have influenced Swift to prioritise other streaming platforms.
Both “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite” previously topped the charts, with the former holding the number one spot for ten weeks. “Elizabeth Taylor” has already made a strong debut, reaching number three so far.
While promoting the album, Swift revealed she had contacted Elizabeth Taylor’s estate for permission to release the track, which includes several lyrical references to the actor. She described the estate as “lovely” in an interview on Radio 2.
Christopher Wilding praised the song in an interview with People, noting parallels between Swift and his mother in terms of female empowerment.
Elizabeth Taylor passed away in March 2011 at the age of 79, but her legacy continues to resonate—now echoed in Swift’s latest musical tribute.
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