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Elizabeth Taylor played the Egyptian queen in 1963's 'Cleopatra'. IMDb
Elizabeth Taylor played the Egyptian queen in 1963's 'Cleopatra'. IMDb
Why Cleopatra is no stranger to controversy: Unravelling the Egyptian queen's legacy both on screen and in history
With Gal Gadot billed to portray the ruler in a new biopic, we take a look at Cleopatra's whirlwind life and the women who have played her on screen