A new documentary series about Elizabeth Taylor, produced by Kim Kardashian, is about to make its debut in the United States. Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar will premiere exclusively on Fox Nation on October 6, 2025, giving American viewers an intimate look at the life of the Hollywood legend beyond her famous marriages and diamonds.
The three-part series, which first aired in the UK in 2024, goes past the tabloid stories to explore how Taylor broke barriers in Hollywood, built a billion-dollar business, and became a powerful activist during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Kim Kardashian, who conducted Taylor’s final interview in 2011, serves as an executive producer and adds her personal perspective to the story.
Where to Watch the Docuseries
For viewers in the United States, Fox Nation is the exclusive home for Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. The streaming service acquired the U.S. rights to the series, and all three episodes will be available starting Monday, October 6, 2025.
If you are outside the U.S., the series is already available on other platforms. In the United Kingdom, it can be streamed for free on BBC iPlayer. For those who prefer to own the series, it is available for digital purchase on platforms like Amazon Video and Apple TV.
A Fresh Look at an Icon
This documentary aims to show a more complete picture of Elizabeth Taylor. While it covers her meteoric rise as a child star during Hollywood’s Golden Age, it focuses more on her power to redefine her own career and the world around her.
The series highlights her work as a business pioneer who created a billion-dollar brand and, most importantly, her revolutionary activism. At a time when few public figures were talking about it, Taylor used her fame to fight for HIV/AIDS awareness and funding, changing the landscape of celebrity activism forever.
Kim Kardashian told Harper’s Bazaar she was “always drawn” to Taylor, saying, “We were talking about fighting for people. She understood her power and her beauty.”
Exclusive Interviews and Never-Before-Seen Content
Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar is packed with exclusive material that offers new insights into Taylor’s life. It features the first-ever filmed interview with her son, Chris Wilding, providing a unique family perspective.
The documentary also includes reflections from other famous friends and admirers, including Dame Joan Collins, Sharon Stone, and Paris Jackson. Additionally, the series uses never-before-heard audio tapes and rare archive footage to tell its story.
Inside the Three Episodes
The docuseries is structured into three parts, each focusing on a different chapter of Taylor’s extraordinary life and running approximately 45 minutes long.
Episode 1: Fame
The first episode tracks Taylor’s rapid ascent to stardom during Hollywood’s Golden Age. It reveals how movie studios controlled both her public image and private life in her early years. Using rare archival material and firsthand accounts, it shows the beginning of her journey from a controlled child star to an independent woman.
Episode 2: Passion
This part of the series focuses on the collision between Taylor’s turbulent private life and her public persona. It covers major personal events, including the grief she experienced after the death of her husband Mike Todd and her subsequent affair with Eddie Fisher. The episode explores how these scandals led to her being both widely adored and strongly criticized.
Episode 3: Freedom
The final chapter follows Taylor as she redefines her purpose. It covers her seventh marriage to Senator John Warner and her groundbreaking work as an activist in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It shows how she used her global fame for social good, even while facing her own personal challenges and public scrutiny.
Understanding the Series’ Content
The documentary deals with many mature themes from Taylor’s life. According to the British Board of Film Classification, the series includes infrequent strong language and covers sensitive topics. These include references to domestic abuse, sexism, homophobia, and the exploitation of child actors in classic Hollywood. The final episode also includes brief, medically accurate scenes related to the AIDS crisis. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Team Behind the Documentary
Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar is a Passion Pictures production distributed worldwide by Fremantle. The series is directed by James House, with Caroline Sciama also serving as director and producer. The executive producers include Kim Kardashian, Kari Lia, Hamish Fergusson, David Moulton, and Andrew Ruhemann.
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