Elizabeth Taylor  Always Had A Great Fondness For Grace Kelly

Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly made a pact to celebrate their 40th birthday in style.

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Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly shared a lifelong friendship

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The pair attended each other’s 40th birthday at their different location.

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Taylor reportedly owned a huge, expensive diamond.

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The jewelry was given to her by her then-husband Richard Burton

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John Carson hosted Elizabeth Taylor on “The Tonight Show.”

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Taylor came on the show to appreciate Carson

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Taylor revealed on the show that she almost died a couple of times

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Taylor died on March 23, 2011.

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