Elizabeth Taylor's Affair Revealed in Documentary

In the HBO documentary 'Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes,' the late actress reveals the harsh criticism she faced from her father, Francis Taylor, for her affair with Richard Burton, whom she met on the set of 'Cleopatra.' Her father branded her a 'whore' after she left her fourth husband, Eddie Fisher, for Burton, who was also married at the time. Taylor recounted the intense public backlash, including a condemnation from the Vatican claiming she was so despicable that her children should be taken away from her. She described a particularly traumatic week filled with threats of violence, stating that the Italian FBI had to intervene due to bomb threats. Despite the scandal, Taylor expressed remorse for the pain caused to their children and acknowledged the emotional toll of her decisions. She concluded that both she and Burton must face their penance on earth for their actions.