Elizabeth Taylor

13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast

Ana Szabo, Nick Adams, Amy Nichols and Lacey Gee

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4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 90 minutes

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In this episode of 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, we break down “Elizabeth Taylor” from The Life of a Showgirl and uncover the real Hollywood legend who inspired it. Who was Elizabeth Taylor — and why does Taylor Swift see herself in her story? We explore Elizabeth Taylor’s rise as the infamous star of classic Hollywood, her record-breaking negotiation skills, how she fought back against studio control.. You can already see the similarities to Taylor Swift’s life! We dive into her infamous love story with Richard Burton — the passion, the divorces, the remarriage, and the love letters so intense they still feel cinematic decades later. What does it mean when Taylor sings, “If your letters ever said goodbye”? The real-life context will wreck you. We also unpack: The significance of Portofino and the Plaza Athénée The legacy of White Diamonds and the symbolism behind “forever” Elizabeth’s violet eyes and other interpretations of “I’d cry my eyes violet” The parallels between tabloid scrutiny in 1960s Hollywood and modern pop superstardom Why Taylor Swift called Elizabeth Taylor her ultimate icon on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon At its core, this episode asks a bigger question: What does it cost to be a woman at the top of your industry? Elizabeth Taylor lived it first. Taylor Swift is living it now. This is a deep dive into fame, romance, resilience, diamonds, scandal, reinvention — and what it really means to be a showgirl. If you love Taylor Swift analysis, pop culture history, Hollywood legends, and thoughtful lyric breakdowns, this episode is for you. Elizabeth Taylor. Do you think it’s forever? This is a paid advertisement from BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN. Thank you for listening and loving Taylor with us! Chime in anytime to share your thoughts.. There are lots of ways to reach us! Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: station.page/13 Contact the Podcast Voicemail: (689) 214-1313 Email: the13podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the13podcast TikTok: @the13podcast Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Follow the Hosts Ana – @anaszabo13 Lacey – @laceygee13 Amy – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Imagine a breakfast wrap. You know the one, because there really is only one.
0:07.0	Sausage, egg, cheese, bacon and a potato rusty all wrapped together.
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0:17.0	Served until 11am.
0:20.0	There once was a woman who lived in a shoe.
0:23.1	A size too snug, but what could she do?
0:26.0	But that's not where her story ends.
0:28.4	Thanks to a little help from her Experian friends,
0:31.0	she got her score into much better shape
0:32.9	and relocated to a box fresh new place,
0:35.9	with room to grow and a mortgage to suit.
0:39.1	Now, she lives in a spacious four-bedroom cowboy boots.
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0:46.6	Experian, better your score, better your story.
0:50.1	This is a paid message from GoFundMe.
0:53.1	My name's Ashley Kane.
0:54.7	I'm the daddy of a little girl in heaven and a father to two boys on earth.
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1:15.6	You'd actually be surprised how many people out there are willing to show love and support you in your time of need.
1:23.4	My advice for anyone that needs to stop a GoFundMe would be do it.
1:28.8	You don't need to feel shame.
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