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Despite initial hopes and promotional efforts, Queen Cleopatra is already slipping from the top charts. It debuted at number four in the United States but has since fallen to sixth place and is predicted to exit the top 10 entirely within days. This rapid decline highlights how swiftly audiences disengaged once the controversy erupted and reviews poured in.
The Cast and the Role of Social Media
Actress Adele James, who portrays Cleopatra, proudly supported the project and responded dismissively to critics, suggesting that opposition was rooted in racism. Her social media activity—liking comments that labeled critics as racist—further alienated viewers. This blatant dismissiveness and dismissal of historical and cultural concerns only intensified the backlash.