Feb 28, 2022 · Taylor was often photographed wearing blue or purple eyeshadow to compliment her eyes' naturally violet hue, or dark brown eyeshadow and black eyeliner to contrast against and play up their...

Feb 9, 2021 · Elizabeth Taylor was known for her beauty. But this stunning brunette’s most ‘eye catching’ feature were her gorgeous eyes. Her eyes were distinct for two reasons: she was born with distichiasis, a genetic ‘disorder’ that produces an extra row of eyelashes, and her eye color was reportedly violet.

Sep 17, 2021 · First, her dark, voluminous lashes amplified the dark pigment of her large eyes—making them look purple or violet. When the actress was born, she was diagnosed with a genetic mutation called distichiasis.

Mar 14, 2017 · But much of the time, they looked to be a clear purple — and Taylor was certainly known for having violet-hued eyes. The classic, old-Hollywood star even had a fragrance — Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes — named after her in 2010. The real answer: They were not purple at all, but a vibrant dark blue.

Sep 24, 2020 · Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor’s eyes were famous for being stunningly beautiful and distinct. Widely known for having the most striking eyes in Hollywood, Taylor had what appeared to be rare, natural purple irises.

Oct 23, 2019 · According to LiveScience, Taylor's eyes were the real deal. "There are various shades of blues and grays, with many in-between. Violet may have been her typical pigmentation," Norman Saffra, chairman of the ophthalmology department at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., told Life's Little Mysteries (via LiveScience).

Nov 6, 2016 · We discuss Elizabeth Taylor eye color and if she really did have her famous violet and natural purple eyes or was it all camera tricks and illusions.

Feb 3, 2022 · The illusion of Taylor's violet eyes largely comes from the specific and unique amount of melanin that encircled her irises according to First For Women. While this could appear as a violet or lavender hue, her eyes were very much a unique shade of blue.

The late movie star features in an ad for the fragrance, Violet Eyes, named after her, despite the fact that her eyes were actually a natural dark blue; As a young actress Taylor's deep blue eyes caught the attention of Hollywood film directors.