Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash Over Wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewelry

Kim Kardashian has sparked fresh debate after wearing another piece of Hollywood history.

Four years after drawing criticism for wearing Marilyn Monroe’s dress to the Met Gala, Kardashian was given the opportunity to try on jewelry once owned by another showbiz legend: Elizabeth Taylor.

The 46-year-old reality star and actress recently tried on Taylor’s multimillion-dollar emerald and diamond necklace during a visit to the Bulgari store in Rome.

The historic necklace, which Taylor received from her former husband Richard Burton, was handled with such care that a store employee wore white gloves while presenting it to Kardashian.

Kardashian shared photos from the visit on social media and described the moment as “special.” However, not everyone was impressed by the once-in-a-lifetime fashion experience.

“Elizabeth Taylor just rolled over in her grave,” one critic wrote.

Some commenters also revived claims that Kardashian damaged Monroe’s dress after wearing it to the Met Gala, allegations she has previously denied. “Is she going to ruin that like she ruined the Marilyn Monroe dress?” one person asked.

“Hopefully she didn’t mess it up like she did Marilyn’s dress,” another wrote.

“Elizabeth probably crying in her grave now!!” a third commenter said.

Still, Kardashian also received plenty of praise for the look. “I will say, that looks beautiful on her!” one fan commented.

“This is absolutely breathtaking, stunning, absolutely stunning,” another admirer wrote.

“This is so amazing. She was such a beautiful, iconic person,” another person posted.

Another commenter added: “What luck for Lewis” — a reference to Kardashian’s boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton.

The Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Kardashian for comment.

Kardashian has long spoken warmly about Taylor and was also an executive producer of a three-part documentary about the actress.

She was the last person to interview the Hollywood icon before Taylor’s death in 2011. Their conversation covered Taylor’s famous jewelry collection as well as her thoughts on social media.

“You have always been ahead of your time—and now you’re on Twitter. What do you love about it? And [cheekily] will you please follow me?” Kardashian asked Taylor during the Harper’s Bazaar interview.

‘I like the connection with fans and people who have been supportive of me,’ Taylor replied. ‘And I love the idea of real feedback and a two-way street, which is very, very modern. But sometimes I think we know too much about our idols and that spoils the dream. So, like all things, it is to be used with care! Yes, of course I’ll follow you, love.’ 

Kardashian has previously worn Taylor’s belongings and even had the opportunity to speak with the star prior to her death in 2011 about the necklace she wore last week. 

‘I was lucky enough to have a phone conversation with her about this piece,’ Kardashian revealed during her visit to the store. 

‘When she passed away, I was brought into her home [and] shown her safe with all of her jewelry before they cleared it out,’ Kardashian, who has a penchant for wearing items belonging to dead celebrities, told the Bulgari team in the clip. 

‘So, I was able to see everything in her home and her jewelry still in her safe and all of her stuff still [there], her furniture,’ she went on. 

‘I was able to go in there like right after she passed. I know that sounds insane, but I was able to see this stuff in her purple closet.’ 

She posted photos of her wearing the jewels to her Instagram grid on Tuesday along with a gushing post about her love for Taylor. 

‘My love for Elizabeth Taylor runs deep,’ she captioned the post. ‘She loved hard and fought for others who no one would fight for, all while wearing the craziest jewelry and being the most unapologetically authentic person ever. 

‘She is someone I have respected and loved for so many years and being able to try her jewels on was special for me. I remember talking to her before she passed away and asked all about these jewels and the stories behind them. 

‘Thank you @luxurylaw and @bvlgari for making all of my wildest dreams come true.’

After the Bulgari team helped Kardashian put the necklace and matching earrings on, her mother asked, ‘How does it feel, Liz?’

Kardashian then praised her stylist Law Roach, quipping, ‘Wow. Law really pulled some strings here.’

She went on to FaceTime Roach, who is also Zendaya’s stylist, saying, ‘Look at this. You did it. I don’t know how you did this. But this is like the best birthday present ever.’

‘Now I can start my year with this Elizabeth energy,’ she added.