India, Oct. 22 -- Christopher Wilding, the son of Elizabeth Taylor, expressed his surprise and admiration for Taylor Swift's new song inspired by his late mother in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. The track, featured on Swift's latest album The Life of a Showgirl, includes vivid references to Taylor's "violet eyes," Portofino vacations, and her iconic White Diamonds perfume. Wilding, 70, said he listened to the song the moment it was released and felt that Swift had beautifully captured parallels between their lives and careers.

"She and my mom do seem like kindred spirits," Wilding said. "They are both the very embodiment of female empowerment. The way Taylor has captured the similarities in their journeys is delightful."

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