Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, Queen Elizabeth I of England, Queen Marie Antoinette of France and Tang Empress Wu Zetian of China are considered as the most powerful queens in big scene. Famous for the beauty and talent, these women have become the source of endless inspiration for film makers to create favorite movies.
The Queen of England, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) was known for several names including The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, and Good Queen Bess. Elizabeth became queen at the age of 25. Her reign is considered as the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth I has also become the source of inspiration of playwrights including William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
Kate Blanchet was so successful in memorializing the Queen
Wu Zetian was the only woman in the history of China to receive the title of Empress Regnant. Born in 624, the seventh year of Emperor Gaozu of Tang’s reign, the rise and reign of Wu Zetian has been criticized harshly by Confucian historians. However, it is viewed more positive after the 1950s.
Wu was interested in reading, from which she developed a cultured and knowledgeable personality as well as gained a wide political awareness.
Although Wu was notorious as a cruel and lustful woman, people can’t deny her talent in politics. She has become the source of endless inspiration for Chinese filmmakers to create incredible movies. Many famous movie stars have been opted to play as Wu Zetian.
The image of Empress of Zhou Dynasty on the big scene
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt is one of the most famous queens of all time in ancient Egypt. Born in 69 B.C. in Alexandria, Cleopatra was a quick-witted woman who spoke fluently nine languages. Being a mathematician and businesswoman, the Queen ruled Egypt and made it become powerful at the time.
Queen Cleopatra’s story of love and death is famous worldwide.
The image of Cleopatra appears in many plays and movies as well. The movie “Cleopatra” was so successful in describing the queen and her Venus costume.
Elizabeth Taylor dressed as Venus when she played as Queen Cleopatra.
Marie Antoinette was an Archduchess of Austria and the Queen of France and of Navarre. The Queen was well-known for her talent and beauty. She had a big influence on the Revolution of France.
A highly realistic portrait of Marie Antoinette
The image of Queen Marie Antoinette appeared on the big scene with the performance of talented actress Kisten Dust
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