Meet Elizabeth Taylor’s 10 Grandchildren and Learn About Life As The Family of a Hollywood Icon
Get to know Laela, Naomi, Tarquin, Caleb, Andrew, Lowell, Quinn, Rhys, Eliza and Richard!
Elizabeth Taylor left a lasting legacy behind, following her illustrious film career and life as Hollywood star. And while she was shining on the big screen and on the front cover of every magazine, Elizabeth Taylor was becoming a mother and a grandmother to her four children and eventual 10 grandchildren. Meet Laela, Naomi, Tarquin, Caleb, Andrew, Lowell, Quinn, Rhys, Eliza and Richard!
Laela Wilding
The first born grandchild of the actress was Laela Wilding, daughter of Taylor’s eldest son, Michael Wilding Jr. and Johanna Lykke-Dahn. Laela was born in 1971, making her 54 years old today. According to Laela’s LinkedIn profile, she works as a graphic designer.
Laela spoke about growing up as the granddaughter of the world-famous actress.
“Family was number one for her,” Wilding shared of her grandmother. “We had a family where we all loved one another – her children and her grandchildren and it comes from her her desire to bring us all together.”
Naomi Wilding
Five years after her first grandchild was born, Taylor became a grandmother of two when Naomi Wilding was born in 1976. The now-49 year old is the second-born daughter of Michael Wilding Jr. and Johanna Lykke-Dahn.
“Twice a year my sister, Laela, and I would go to L.A. to stay at my grandmother’s house, which was like a fairy tale,” Naomi Wilding recalled. “I spent hours in her closet. She had all the designers—Valentino, Versace—and things she’d picked up in the market in Mexico too. We’d sit on her bed. She’d open her jewelry closet, bring out drawer after drawer, and tell us stories of her life through each piece.”
Growing up going through her grandmother’s closet influenced Naomi to become a fashion stylist and creative director, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Naomi also shared about life as the granddaughter of a Hollywood icon. She explained, “My grandmother loved her children deeply, but she wasn’t always able to be present for them during the very height of her fame… My grandmother was so hugely successful, which makes me want to achieve more.”
Tarquin Wilding
The third born child of Michael Wilding Jr. was Tarquin Wilding, born in 1990. Tarquin is the son of Wilding Jr. and his wife, Brooke Palance. He tried his hand at acting, having appeared in shows like Shameless.
Tarquin Wilding previously opened up about the his life growing up, sharing, “I often think about how lucky I am to have been born into a group of such wacky, caring, sensitive people,” Wilding shared of his family.
Caleb Wilding
Caleb Wilding was born to Taylor’s son, Christopher Wilding and his then wife, Aileen Getty, in 1983. He was the first grandson born into the family and is currently 42 years old.
Andrew Wilding
Born in 1985 was Andrew Wilding, the second grandson of the Taylor clan. Andrew was born to Christopher Wilding and Aileen Getty. He had a very brief stint in acting, known for Piano Man (2010), Everything Carries Me to You (2011) and Pleased to Meet You (2012).
Lowell Wilding
Lowell Wilding, son of Christopher Wilding and his wife, Margaret Carlton, was born in 1991. The now-34 year old is a landscape and nature photographer, having been featured in National Geographic.
Quinn Tivey
Quinn Tivey was the first child of Liza Todd and her then-husband, Hap Tivey, and was born in 1986. Tivey received his Bachelor’s degree at USC School of Cinematic Arts and later received two Masters degrees: a Masters of Fine Art at School of Visual Arts and a Masters of Business Administration at Yale School of Management.
The 39 year old is currently a co-trustee of the House of Taylor, which preserves the actress’ legacy, as well as an officer at The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, according to his LinkedIn page.
After the recent release of Taylor Swift’s song, “Elizabeth Taylor,” Tivey shared his thoughts and what his family has said about the track.
“My family loves the song, and grandma would have loved it too—I wish she could have heard it,” Tivey shared.
Rhys Tivey
Liza Todd and Hap Tivey had a second son, Rhys Tivey, born in 1991. The 34 year old is a multi-talented musician, working as a vocalist, trumpeter, songwriter, producer and voice teacher, as well as an actor. Tivey also attended New York University for jazz trumpet. Aside from his musical endeavors, Tivey is an ambassador to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Eliza Carson
Elizabeth “Eliza” Carson was born to Maria Burton Carson and her then-husband, Steve Carson, in 1982. Carson has previously opened up about life with her grandmother and how she wasn’t any ordinary family member.
“Once, while we were discussing makeup, I told her we should go to Sephora, which turned out to be a terrible idea,” Carson recalled. “We had fun for the first 15 minutes, but then she was recognized, and we quickly had to be escorted out.”
Taylor’s granddaughter also appreciated her grandmother’s generosity, as she always gave her such memorable keepsakes. She shared, “She was so generous. I was on my way out to a New Year’s Eve party and she said, ‘No, no, no, take off what you have on right now! You’re wearing these.’ They were these beautiful, huge chandelier earrings from India with rose quartz, diamonds, and pearls. I will absolutely keep them for the rest of my life.”
As of 2016, Eliza worked for the Department of Child Protection in Manhattan and she says it’s thanks to Elizabeth Taylor’s kindness and humanitarian efforts. Carson is also an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Richard McKeown
Maria Burton had a second child, Richard McKeown, with her second husband, Tom McKeown. Richard was born in 2001.
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