A new biography depicting one of the most celebrated actresses and celebrities of all time provides new details about Elizabeth Taylor’s life.

“How to be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood,” by William Mann, tells the life of a woman who was always reinventing herself to stay in the spotlight. Read the article on www.npr.org.

“Elizabeth always loved living large, and it served her very well,” Mann said in the NPR interview. “She was the woman swathed in mink and ermine, and dripping with diamonds and emeralds.”

Taylor, now 77, gave notable performances in films, such as “A Place in the Sun” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.”

Taylor is still active in the media, even frequently updating her Twitter account. The star told the world her status after heart surgery in October.

“My heart procedure went off perfectly,” Taylor tweeted. “It’s like having a brand new ticker. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes.”