Movies that are based on real life are very interesting to watch, especially those that portray well known people from the past. These biographical movies take you right into the lives of those famous people. You may have imagined what some of your favorite celebs would be like, especially those who lived years ago and would never have the chance to see living out their lives today. But movies that portray these people are amazing, and are even better when the actors who portray them are really dedicated to their roles. By using their stellar acting skills, combined with new age makeup and prosthetic technology, these actors are becoming more and more accurate in their depiction and appearance in terms of playing these characters. To learn more about some of these amazing actors, check out these historical figures who were fantastically portrayed on screen.
Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I
In the movie Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett played Queen Elizabeth. It was released in 1998, and was a fantastic depiction of this queen from a past era. It shed light on what it was like during Queen Elizabeth’s reign and what it takes to be a woman leading her country in that era.
Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe
Michelle Williams depicted Marilyn Monroe in the film My Week with Marilyn. Williams gave a great performance as Marilyn Monroe, as this film documents the tense behavior between Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during the making of The Prince and The Showgirl — which was released in 1957.
Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria
In the movie The Young Victoria, Emily Blunt plays Queen Victoria. In the film, Blunt really brings this persona to life, and is a wonderful likeness of Queen Victoria. The storyline explores the difficult years Queen Elizabeth endured during the beginning of her reign, and also explores her romantic relationship with Prince Albert.
