Why is Cleopatra been the subject of so many stories?

Cleopatra has been the subject of many stories because of her high status in Egyptian mythology and the folklore which surrounds her fame. There Are definite findings and facts about Cleopatra, but many people and events in her life remain cryptic. Therefore, it is easy and popular for many authors and film producers to chose her story as a subject for their book and or movie because there are so many pieces missing, it gives them the room to add, remove or switch around information about her in order to make a unique story, instead of similar to other movie about this Egyptian queen.