After ruining Marilyn Monroe's dress, Kim Kardashian continues to wear jewelry previously worn by Elizabeth Taylor

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 5: Kim Kardashian became the center of attention when she appeared wearing emerald and diamond jewelry worth millions of dollars that once belonged to Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor. The incident reminded many of the controversies surrounding Marilyn Monroe's dress she wore at the 2022 Met Gala, Daily Mail reported on November 4th.
The 46-year-old reality TV star and actress recently visited the Bvlgari store in Rome, Italy, where she had the opportunity to try on Elizabeth Taylor 's million-dollar emerald and diamond necklace . This precious piece of jewelry was a gift from actor Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor's ex-husband.
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Kim Kardashian shared a series of photos documenting this experience on her personal page, expressing her emotion at having the opportunity to wear a piece of jewelry that was once associated with one of the world's most famous beauties. However, not everyone was excited about her rare experience.
Under Kim Kardashian's post, a segment of netizens expressed their displeasure at her continued use of items once belonging to Hollywood legends. One person sarcastically commented, "Elizabeth Taylor must be crying in her grave." Many others recalled the controversy surrounding Kim Kardashian's Marilyn Monroe dress at the Met Gala, where she was accused of tearing the iconic outfit, despite her denials. One user questioned, "Did she ruin this piece of jewelry like she did with Marilyn Monroe's dress?"
Not only did Kim Kardashian admire Elizabeth Taylor, but she also had a close relationship with the late actress. She even served as executive producer on a three-part documentary about the life and career of the Hollywood legend.
The special relationship between Kim Kardashian and Elizabeth Taylor
Kim Kardashian is known for being the last person to interview Elizabeth Taylor before her death in 2011. In a conversation published in Harper's Bazaar , the two discussed the star's famous jewelry collection as well as her views on social media. Kim Kardashian asked, "You've always been ahead of your time, and now you're on Twitter. What do you love about the platform? And could you follow my account?" Elizabeth Taylor replied, "I love being connected with my fans and supporters. I also love the idea of getting genuine feedback and two-way interaction. It's very modern."
However, the star also expressed concerns about the public knowing too much information about celebrities. "Sometimes I think we know too much about our idols and that can take away the magic. So, like everything else, social media needs to be used cautiously. And of course, I'll be watching you, my dear girl," she added.
This isn't the first time Kim Kardashian has had the opportunity to wear items that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor. Notably, before the star's death in 2011, Kim even spoke directly with her about the very necklace she had just tried on. "I was so lucky to have had a phone conversation with her about this piece of jewelry," Kim Kardashian shared during her visit to the Bulgari store.
The mother of four also revealed that after Elizabeth Taylor's death, she was allowed inside the star's house and saw her precious jewelry collection firsthand: "After she passed away, I was taken to her house and shown the safe containing all the jewelry before it was moved. I know this sounds unbelievable, but I actually had the chance to see those items in her purple dressing room."
In an Instagram post, Kim Kardashian praised Elizabeth Taylor as a woman who lived life to the fullest, always ready to fight to protect those who had no one to defend them. According to her, the star maintained her strong personality and authenticity, even when appearing with the most luxurious and unique jewelry.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper