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Liz Taylor and Michael Jackson arriving at Pantages Theatre2. Paparazzi cutaway3. Liz Taylor and Michael Jackson going into theatre4. Cutaway Steven Seagal greeting fans5. SOUNDBITE:...\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class='full-description hide'\u003e Los Angeles, California, USA, February 16, 1997\u003cbr/\u003e1. Liz Taylor and Michael Jackson arriving at Pantages Theatre\u003cbr/\u003e2. Paparazzi cutaway\u003cbr/\u003e3. Liz Taylor and Michael Jackson going into theatre\u003cbr/\u003e4. Cutaway Steven Seagal greeting fans\u003cbr/\u003e5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Steven Seagal\u003cbr/\u003e6. Roddy McDowell, actor\u003cbr/\u003e7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Roddy McDowell\u003cbr/\u003e8. Liz Hurley and Hugh Grant arriving\u003cbr/\u003e9. Cutaway paparazzi\u003cbr/\u003e10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Elizabeth Hurley\u003cbr/\u003e11. Selma Hayek and media\u003cbr/\u003e12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Selma Hayek\u003cbr/\u003e13. SOUNDBITE: (English) Kevin Bacon\u003cbr/\u003e14. Stars walking in\u003cbr/\u003e15. SOUNDBITE: (English) Billy Bob Thornton\u003cbr/\u003e16. Harry Connick Junior arriving\u003cbr/\u003e17. Tight shot Liz Taylor poster\u003cbr/\u003e18. Various: AIDS patients arriving\u003cbr/\u003e19. SOUNDBITE: (English) Patti LaBelle\u003cbr/\u003e20. Various: fans and exterior of theatre\u003cbr/\u003eEnglish/Nat\u003cbr/\u003eElizabeth Taylor knows how to have a birthday party in style - Hollywood style.\u003cbr/\u003eThe legendary star of stage, screen and multiple marriages celebrated her 65th birthday just days before she's expected to go into hospital for brain surgery.\u003cbr/\u003eMegastar Michael Jackson even took a break from his recent fatherhood to attend the AIDS benefit and birthday party. \u003cbr/\u003eHe serenaded his longtime friend with his new song - 'Elizabeth.'\u003cbr/\u003eIt's no small feat to make it to 65 - but an even greater challenge to go down in history. \u003cbr/\u003eElizabeth Taylor's done just that as she celebrates her birthday showbiz style - at a theatre on Elizabeth Taylor Way which used to be plain old Hollywood Boulevard.\u003cbr/\u003eArriving with new father Michael Jackson is no mean feat either.\u003cbr/\u003eThe reclusive King of Pop has written a song especially for Miss Taylor.  \u003cbr/\u003eOld friends Liz and Michael were joined by a host of other film and music stars - not only are they wishing her well - but the event is benefiting Taylor's AIDS foundation. \u003cbr/\u003eAmong the birthday party guests was film star and action-man Steven Seagal.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"I just love what she's done for American cinema. I love what she's done for AIDS.\" SUPERCAPTION: Steven Seagal, Film Star\u003cbr/\u003eLongtime friend and former acting partner, Roddy McDowell, made a quiet entrance to the buzzing Pantages theatre - stopping off to laud her merits to the press.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"Her courage, I mean, it's phenomenal- it always has been. Phenomenal. She keeps her own counsel and forges where angels fear to tread.\" \u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Roddy McDowell, Actor and friend to Elizabeth Taylor\u003cbr/\u003eBritish celebrity couple Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley also made the walk up the violet carpet - laid in honour of the other Liz's famous eyes.\u003cbr/\u003eDespite being only a few blocks away from Hugh's indiscreet meeting with hooker Divine Brown - the couple was all smiles and talk focused on the birthday girl.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"You know we've been lucky enough to meet her before and we're big fans and of course she's a Brit...so we're here for her.\" (Q: Have you thought at all what you might get her for a birthday present?) Hugh Grant: \"Uh yeah, it's a nightmare - what do you get for the girl that's got everything? But I've got a few ideas up my sleeve.\" SUPERCAPTION:  Hugh Grant, actor, and Elizabeth Hurley, Supermodel and Actress\u003cbr/\u003eNewcomer Selma Hayek wowed the press with her dazzling orange frock - thrilled to be near the legendary star of the silver screen.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"Yes, it is one of my greatest honours. I am a huge Elizabeth Taylor fan and the only time that I have ever been start struck was one time that I saw her in a restaurant and I, of course, didn't come over, you know - but I couldn't sleep for two days and I cannot believe that tonight I get to honour her among her friends.\" \u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Selma Hayek, Actress\u003cbr/\u003eKevin Bacon not only showed up to extend his best wishes - he got up on stage as part of the Bacon Brothers.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"I think it's important to honour her for the work that she's done, in films and also for the work that she's done in the fight against AIDS. I think she's a very special person.\" SUPERCAPTION: Kevin Bacon, actor\u003cbr/\u003eOscar nominee Billy Bob Thornton seemed downright overwhelmed by the whole event.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"She's a legend, you know. I can't believe I'm even going to be in the same room with her to tell you the truth. I've only talked to her on the phone.\" \u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Billy Bob Thornton (Slingblade) - Actor\u003cbr/\u003eHarry Connick Junior took a star turn as well as a turn on stage.\u003cbr/\u003eAnd, of course, - the people whom Miss Taylor has devoted that last few years to helping - AIDS patients.\u003cbr/\u003eTaylor  created the foundation to donate funds for AIDS research and assistance. \u003cbr/\u003eHer birthday bash raised more than $1 million U-S dollars for the fight against AIDS.\u003cbr/\u003ePatti LaBelle not only contributed to the cause - but the celebrations - she sang a song for the guest of honour and of course - wished her well.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English) \u003cbr/\u003e\"Happy Birthday Liz. I love you that's why I'm here.\" \u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Patti LaBelle, Singer\u003cbr/\u003eThe stars weren't the only ones to come out on Sunday night, though - hundreds of fans lined the streets for hours to catch a fleeting glimpse of Taylor, who after a lifetime of health problems is now reported to be battling a brain tumour.\u003cbr/\u003eMiss Taylor's surgery was originally planned for Monday but was postponed for sometime this week because she still has lingering flu symptoms.\u003cbr/\u003eNo date has been set - but if all goes according to plan - Elizabeth Taylor is destined to remain one of Hollywood's 'Giant's for many years to come.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class='action-container flex justify-between'\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded='false' aria-label='Read more description' class='rp-full-description' type='button'\u003e\n\u003ci class='fai fa-solid fa-align-left'\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cspan id='read_more'\u003eRead 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