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Sara Sothern & Elizabeth Taylor: The Unbreakable Mother-Daughter Connection

Born Sara Viola Warmbrodt, she later adopted the stage name Sara Sothern during her successful career as a stage actress in the 1920s. Sara’s passion for performing arts was apparent from a young age, and it was a love she would pass on to her daughter, Elizabeth.

In 1926, Sara married Francis Lenn Taylor, an art dealer. The couple had two children: Howard and Elizabeth. When Elizabeth was born in 1932, Sara immediately recognized her daughter’s potential. With striking violet eyes, a double row of eyelashes, and a natural charisma, Elizabeth was a star in the making.

Sara retired from her acting career to focus on her family, but her love for the theater didn’t diminish. She transferred her ambitions to her daughter, providing Elizabeth with a firm foundation in the arts. She nurtured Elizabeth’s talent with acting and ballet lessons, and it wasn’t long before Elizabeth’s talent was noticed by Hollywood.

Sara was a guiding force in Elizabeth’s career, managing her daughter’s professional affairs with a keen eye. She negotiated contracts, accompanied Elizabeth on sets, and ensured that her daughter received an education alongside her acting career. This careful management helped Elizabeth transition from a child actor to a respected adult star, a feat not easily accomplished in Hollywood.

But their relationship was more than professional. Despite the pressures of Hollywood, Sara made sure Elizabeth had a grounded upbringing. She emphasized the importance of humility, kindness, and generosity, values that Elizabeth carried throughout her life.

Their bond extended into Elizabeth’s adulthood, with Sara remaining a constant presence and source of support in Elizabeth’s life. Elizabeth often spoke of her mother’s influence, crediting Sara for her strong work ethic, resilience, and dedication to her craft.

Sara Sothern’s role in shaping one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars is a testament to the power of a mother’s love and guidance. While Sara may not have sought the limelight for herself, her influence is etched in Hollywood history through her daughter’s remarkable career.

Here are some adorable photos of Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor.

#1 2-year-old Elizabeth Taylor smiles with her mother, actress Sara Sothern, and her brother, Howard, 1934

#2 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, and son Howard, 1937

#3 Once the tensions of World War II began, Sara Sothern and her husband Francis Lenn Taylor moved the family to California to a house in Beverly Hills, which is where she’s seen sitting here with her daughter Elizabeth, 1947

#4 The family’s Beverly Hills home was built in 1929 and had five bedrooms. Here, Elizabeth makes hamburgers in the home’s kitchen with her mother, a stage mom who was very involved in her daughter’s career, 1947

#5 Elizabeth makes hamburgers in the home’s kitchen with her mother, 1947

#6 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1947

#7 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1947

#8 Sara Sothern with her husband Francis Lenn Taylor, and daughter Elizabeth Taylor, 1947

#9 At the Savoy Hotel, Sara Sothern helps her daughter Elizabeth Taylor to dress for the Royal Command Film Performance, London, 29th November 1948. The screening will be at the Empire cinema, Leicester Square

#10 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor in London, UK, 1948

#11 Sara Sothern and her daughter Elizabeth Taylor look over sheet music at the piano in their Beverly Hills home, 1949

#12 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1949.

#13 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1949

#15 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, 1951

#16 Sara Sothern with her daughter Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1960s

#17 Elizabeth Taylor holding hand of her mother Sara Sothern at the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor in New York City, May 5, 1986

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Written by Kimberly Adams

Kimberly Adams is passionate about classic movies, actors, and actresses. She offers a fresh perspective on timeless films and the stars who made them unforgettable. Her work is an ode to the glamour and artistry of a bygone era, and a tribute to the enduring appeal of classic cinema.

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