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Elizabeth Taylor faced challenges early in her career due to her unusual physical trait—dystichiasis, a condition that caused her to have two rows of eyelashes. This trait made her look too dramatic for the screen, leading one director to demand she remove her makeup during filming. However, Elizabeth’s thick lashes eventually became one of her defining features, contributing to her legendary beauty and helping her establish a lasting career in Hollywood.
Elizabeth Taylor faced challenges early in her career due to her unusual physical trait—dystichiasis, a condition that caused her to have two rows of eyelashes. This trait made her look too dramatic for the screen, leading one director to demand she remove her makeup during filming. However, Elizabeth’s thick lashes eventually became one of her defining features, contributing to her legendary beauty and helping her establish a lasting career in Hollywood.