The many faces of Cleopatra we have seen over the years
It's been 2000 years since she walked across the land, but she still remains a style icon, with numerous films made telling her history or referencing in pop culture. Let us see some examples of actresses that represented the role of Cleopatra over the years.
The history books usually have this reputation of being boring, but if you think well, there are so many characters throughout history that were absolutely legendary and fascinating. And how do we know about them? Thanks to these "boring" history books. Cleopatra is undoubtedly a legendary figure in history and also became an icon in the beauty and fashion industry. It's been 2000 years since she walked across the land, but she still remains a style icon, with numerous films made telling her history or referencing in pop culture. Let us see some examples of actresses that represented the role of Cleopatra over the years.
Vivien Leigh
The legendary Vivien Leigh played Cleopatra in the 1945 film, Caesar and Cleopatra. The story revolved around the young Cleopatra finding Júlio César, who teaches her how to be ruler of Egypt. And all this in the middle of the Roman Civil War. Cleopatra's clothes and makeup in this movie are beautiful to die for.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry did not represent Cleopatra in a movie, but dressed as her in her 2013 video clip for Dark Horse music. Knowing Katy Perry's love in wearing living colors and unique clothing - this video clip actually offers some fun visuals. It was certainly a unique and modernized version of Cleopatra, but the point is the same: it is still a relevant icon to this day.
Monica Bellucci
If you've never seenAsterix & Obelix: Cleopatra Mission "What have you done with your life?" This is a great comedy movie and honestly everyone should watch. It may not be the most historically accurate movie about Cleopatra, but it's the funniest and Monica Bellucci was incredible as Cleopatra.
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor was already a time style icon, so it makes sense that she plays Cleopatra in a movie. But there are so many films called Cleopatra that we feel the need to specify that the 1963 version is the one in which you can see Liz in all of her glory as Cleo.
Sophia Loren
Do you still need more incentive to watch a movie when you already know that Sophia Loren is in it? And she's interpreting Cleopatra. The 1954 film, two nights with Cleopatra, really took some risks. Still in 2020, some scenes can be considered risky; So for 1954, he must have been scandalous.
Claudette Colbert
Here's another movie called Cleopatra. This was made in 1934, directed by Cecil B. Demille and presenting Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra. Cecil was a prolific filmmaker, with more than 70 films throughout his life, and this was one of the best.
Amanda Barrie
"Carry and Cleo" is a 1964 British film, starring Amanda Barrie as Cleopatra. It is a comedy that has taken many creative freedoms, but a lot of fun to watch. And when you look at the fantasies, Cleopatra looks a lot like a fashionista from the 1960s, which only gives more magic to this movie. This is probably the strangest movie about the Cleopatra you've ever seen, but it's a comedy from the 60's, what do you expect?
Varela Leonor
This is not a movie, but a miniseries based on the fiction novel "the memories of Cleopatra". This was made in 1999 and Leonor Star Valera as Cleo and Timothy Dalton as Caesar. You will see many family faces in this drama, and it is a very fun movie. It was made for a while in the late 1990s, but this miniseries resisted very well to the test of time.
