Elizabeth Taylor's struggles in marriage to Eddie fiser revealed in new documentary a new documentary Elizabeth Taylor the Lost Tapes is shedding light on the tumultuous and deeply troubled marriage between the iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor and her fourth husband Eddie fiser through a series of previously unheard interviews with journalist Richard maramman conducted between 1964 and 1965 the film reveals the profound struggles Taylor faced during their marriage including her contemplation of suicide due to her unhappiness Taylor and Fisher's marriage in 1959 was steeped in Scandal occurring just weeks after Fisher divorced actress Debbie Reynolds initially the public viewed the Union as a romantic Escape but it quickly devolved into a source of misery for Taylor in candid conversations with maraman Taylor reflected on her marriage describing it as one big freaking awful mistake this sentiment underscores the disillusionment she faced as the honeymoon phase rapidly faded the couple's relationship was marred by emotional isolation with Taylor admitting to maraman Eddie made sure that I felt lonely we never went out this profound sense of loneliness contributed to Taylor's declining mental health leading her to a dark place where she felt desperate enough to attempt suicide in one harrowing audio recording she could be heard expressing her despair saying I'd rather be dead than face divorce I was fed up with living such statements highlight the depths of her depression exacerbated by the emotional neglect she experienced in her marriage in a tragic turn Taylor attempted to take her own life by deliberately overdosing on sleeping pills in front of Fisher while she later regarded this act as self-indulgent she recognized the horrific consequences it would have on her children from previous marriages Taylor had three children Sons Michael Wilding Jr and Christopher Wilding from her second husband Michael Wilding and daughter Lisa Francis Todd from her third husband Mike Todd despite the turmoil of her marriage to Fisher which lasted until 1964 Taylor's life would take another dramatic turn when she began a relationship with actor Richard Burton the two would marry twice further complicating Taylor's already tumultuous person personal life over her lifetime Taylor was married eight times to seven different men a fact that has drawn both admiration and criticism in recent commentary Todd fiser the son of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie fiser spoke about his father's affair with Taylor revealing the societal backlash that ensued a lot of people were like so your dad left the good girl for the bad girl he recounted shedding light on the stigma surrounding Taylor's image as a woman who embra embraced her desires unapologetically Nanette Burstein the director of Elizabeth Taylor the Lost Tapes has also weighed in on the unfair treatment Taylor received throughout her life she stated that Taylor was unjustly slut-shamed for her Affairs and relationships a reflection of societal attitudes toward female sexuality during her time Bin's comments point to the broader cultural context in which Taylor lived and loved offering a more nuanced understanding of her life beyond the headlines Elizabeth Taylor passed away in March 2011 at the age of 79 leaving behind a legacy of remarkable performances and a complicated personal history her son Christopher expressed his love and admiration in a statement following her death saying my mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest with great Passion humor and love as the documentary Elizabeth Taylor the Lost AP prepares to premiere on August 3rd on HBO it promises to provide an intimate glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses revealing the struggles and triumphs that shaped her Legacy through Taylor's own words viewers will gain insight into the emotional turmoil she faced particularly during her marriage to Eddie fiser reminding us that even the most glamorous lives can be Frau with pain and heartache if you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised in this story please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800273 T K 8255 or text the crisis text line at 741741 for support