12 Historical Figures Hollywood Drastically Changed in Movies

Watching movies that portray historical figures is always captivating. But have you ever stopped to wonder if these real-life icons actually looked like the actors playing them? Hollywood often takes creative liberties, leaving us with a version of history that might not be entirely accurate. So, how close are these portrayals to reality?

Anne Boleyn - Natalie Portman (The Other Boleyn Girl)

Queen Elizabeth I - Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth: The Golden Age)

Henry IV — Jeremy Irons (The Hollow Crown)

Cecily Neville — Judi Dench (The Hollow Crown)

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire — Keira Knightley (The Duchess)

Mary Shelley — Elle Fanning (Mary Shelley)

Edward I — Patrick McGoohan (Braveheart)

Richard the Lionheart — Iain Glen (Kingdom of Heaven)

Suleiman I the Magnificent — Halit Ergenç (Magnificent Century)

Percy Bysshe Shelley — Douglas Booth (Mary Shelley)

Imhotep — Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy)

Joan of Arc - Milla Jovovich (Joan of Arc)

Maintaining historical accuracy in films isn’t always possible, as filmmaking is already an incredibly complex process. Take a look at these behind-the-scenes shots from famous movies to see for yourself.