Taylor helped Plummer break his drinking problem

Christopher Plummer famously drank a lot.

“I was drinking like mad at the time,” he confessed.

I was between marriages and I realized I mustn’t be alone and I needed someone.

Christopher Plummer and wife smiling

Then I met Elaine" (via theDaily Mail).

I felt absolutely empty and as despondent as anyone could be.

Indeed, Taylor had a large role in helping Plummer break hisunhealthy obsession with alcohol.

Christopher Plummer and Elaine Taylor

Taylor allegedly gave Plummer an ultimatum, threatening to break up with him if he didn’t quit.

My wife got me out of a real mess," he gushed.

Christopher Plummer and Elaine Taylor