Even now, Oprah calls the interview with Taylor one of her worst ever (via Oprah.com).

“It’s still painful to watch,” Oprah revealed of the difficult on-air moments.

During the late ’80s interview, Oprah also wore her hair similarly teased.

Elizabeth Taylor poses with a smile.

Oprah interviewed Taylor in Los Angeles at the Hotel Bel-Air, according toThe New Yorker.

During the interview, Taylor was supposed to discuss her book, “Elizabeth Takes Off.”

Oprah even teased the actress about her responses, saying, “You’re so revealingyou just tell everything!

Oprah smiles while looking over her shoulder wearing a statement necklace.

I declare, you’ve got to stop talking so much, Ms.