Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story

Elizabeth Taylor's dominating mother has decided that her daughter must become a star - no matter what others or Elizabeth herself think. Assisted by Hedda Hopper, she gets a part in Lassie Come Home (1943). She becomes a child star, raised by her studio.

The story of Elizabeth Taylor's rise to stardom, beginning in Los Angeles 1942. Growing up, Elizabeth has several love-affairs - and several divorces, since her husbands can't accept being married to a Hollywood icon.