The woman who almost became Empress of France—and said 'nah' to America.
Costume
Samara Weaving dripping in Napoleonic-era glamour worth the admission alone.
Acting
Weaving brings chaotic ambition to America's almost-royalty.
Director
Adam Leon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's 1812 portrait by Gilbert Stuart was lost for nearly a century before resurfacing in a private collection.
She was blocked from Napoleon's court by his own decree—her American citizenship made her politically radioactive, not her scandal.
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