Many of screen legend and jewelry queen Elizabeth Taylor's children and grandchildren are today carrying on her legacy of philanthropy, as are some of her other famous relations. Taylor's great-grandson Finn McMurray, son of Taylor's granddaughter Laela Wilding, is an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. He told Town & Country, "We're all genuinely interested and engaged in this fight and are dedicated to continuing her work."
For many years, Taylor was close with pop star Michael Jackson, who asked Taylor to be his daughter Paris' godmother. Today, Paris Jackson is an ambassador for the foundation and has traveled internationally to raise awareness about the cause. She shared with People how inspired she is by Taylor: "Elizabeth was a real badass. ... Her story is an example of how one person can have such a profound and positive effect on the whole of humanity."
Taylor's stepdaughter from her marriage to Richard Burton, Kate Burton, has appeared in big roles on shows including "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal." Of her work as a ETAF ambassador, Kate said, "I have always been devoted to my stepmother ... Elizabeth put AIDS research on the map, and the lives of our friends and colleagues living with AIDS have improved immeasurably."
With Elizabeth Taylor's charitable legacy flourishing, her life and career continue to inspire new generations of fans. For Taylor, everything came down to her guiding philosophy: "You might as well live."
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