Lindsay Lohan May Play Elizabeth Taylor in TV Movie

Entertainment January 10, 2012 AT 9:49AM By Allison Corneau

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Is Lindsay Lohan poised to make a return to acting?

Deadline.com reports the troubled 25-year-old starlet and current Playboy cover girl is in early talks to assume the role of screen icon Elizabeth Taylor for an upcoming Lifetime TV movie.

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Written by Temple Grandin's Christopher Monger, Elizabeth & Richard: A Love Story, will chronicle the relationship between Taylor and her second husband, actor Richard Burton.

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Prior to her death in March 2011, Taylor -- who passed away at age 79 -- was long revered as an industry sex symbol. Should she snag the role, amping up her sex appeal shouldn't be an issue for Lohan, who channeled Marilyn Monroe for her recent nude Playboy pictorial.

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"Sex and sexuality are a part of nature, and I go along with nature," the Mean Girls star -- who completed her fifth jail stint in 2011 -- has said. "Knowing yourself and your body is so important because it gives you confidence, and in life, women need confidence."

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January 12, 2012 - 4:14pm Kayla Reese
Her only chance is to be reduced to her own reality show.
January 12, 2012 - 4:13pm Kayla Reese
Her fame and reputation get in the way of anyone taking her seriously, I can't imagine watching her and being convinced she is anyone but herself.
January 12, 2012 - 4:13pm Kayla Reese
Her fame and reputation get in the way of anyone taking her seriously, I can't imagine watching her and being convinced she is anyone but herself.
January 12, 2012 - 4:13pm Kayla Reese
Her fame and reputation get in the way of anyone taking her seriously, I can't imagine watching her and being convinced she is anyone but herself.
January 12, 2012 - 4:13pm Kayla Reese
Her fame and reputation get in the way of anyone taking her seriously, I can't imagine watching her and being convinced she is anyone but herself.
January 12, 2012 - 4:13pm Kayla Reese
Her fame and reputation get in the way of anyone taking her seriously, I can't imagine watching her and being convinced she is anyone but herself.
January 11, 2012 - 11:32am Samantha Cahill
@Jennifer Karl you do realize Elizabeth Taylor also had a drinking and drug issue and went to the same rehab that Lindsay went to? if you're going to go off about Lindsay being in rehab you're also insulting Taylor. Give people the chance to change their lives around.
January 11, 2012 - 10:56am Julia Morgan-Teresa
HORRIBLE idea!
January 10, 2012 - 5:52pm Keith McDowell
LOL@ Deborah that zzzz sound is her spinning! To those who knew her she wouldn't be pleased!
January 10, 2012 - 2:54pm Deborah Asselstine
ABSOUTLY NOT.............LIZ TAYOR WILL SPIN IN HER GRAVE IF SHE HEARS ABOUT THIS.....AND FRANKLY I DONT BLAME HER I WOULD BE INSULTED!!!!!!!
January 10, 2012 - 1:41pm Marion Ambler
No. LL needs to get her own identity and quit riding on the names of legends such as Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, which I think is offensive to their devoted fans. They were originals, LL not so much.
January 10, 2012 - 11:42am Heather Skye
You mean Hollywood can't do any better than some POS like Lindsay Lohan to play a legend? Back in the 90s, Sherilyn Fenn played her in a TV miniseries and did a great job; I can't think of anyone who could compare to Elizabeth today.
January 10, 2012 - 11:17am Sandra Guadiana
i think she would do a wonderful job..she's a good actress when she gets the chance and doesnt mess it up...i hope that she does get a chance to turn her life around..
January 10, 2012 - 11:09am Jennifer Karl
NOOOOOOOOO! HER FAMILY SHOULD PROTEST THIS. ELIZABETH TAYLOR IS AN ICON AND LILO IS A REHAB ADDICTED NO TALENTED WASHED UP SO CALLED ACTRESS. THIS IS WRONG AND INSULTING TO ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND ALL MOVIE ICONS!
January 10, 2012 - 11:09am Lisa Torres Floyd-Crowe
That is so totally wrong!! No friggin way could this mess play one of the greatest actresses and beautiful woman to ever grace the earth!
January 10, 2012 - 10:58am Allyce Leanne Gibson
I think it's a slap in the face to the memory of Elizabeth Taylor to have someone like Lindsey Lohan portray her.
January 10, 2012 - 10:31am Paulette Buffett
nope!
January 10, 2012 - 10:25am Fortune McLemore
No. She doesn't look anything like her or have Elizabeth Taylor's beauty, style, and glamour. I seriously hope this doesn't pan out.