Halle Berry’s Cleopatra Super Bowl Look: Gold Gown, Sky-High Heels, and a Viral Transformation

We’ve covered plenty of polarizing commercials that the internet loves to tear apart, but during the 2022 Super Bowl, Caesars Sportsbook and Casino delivered a rare fan-favorite.

In the spot titled “Our Cleo Has Arrived!”, viewers weren’t just captivated by the storyline—they were stunned by Halle Berry’s dazzling entrance as Cleopatra, complete with a plunging gold gown and skyscraper metallic heels that instantly stole the show.

The commercial follows actor and comedian J. B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) as Caesar, who gripes that he doesn’t care about an upcoming award show, only that he misses “his Cleo” and hasn’t seen her in a week.

Halle Berry’s Cleopatra Look: A Gold Gown and Sky-High Stilettos

Luckily, Cleo finally makes an appearance. Strutting down the hallway while wearing a long, gold cloak, a matching gilded dress that plunges nearly to her navel, and sparkling six-inch golden heels, we immediately recognize this figure as Cleopatra.

On Instagram, she gave fans a closer look at her sky-high peep-toe heels—complete with a sleek toe strap and a shimmering 6-inch metallic stiletto that stole the shot.

Why Viewers Didn’t Recognize Halle Berry—Until They Saw the Heels

However, underneath thick Egyptian-inspired eye makeup and a heavy bob, some viewers slowly realized that Cleo is played by none other than Miss Halle Berry!

The actress is known for her roles in the X-Men series, Catwoman, The Call, and Perfect Stranger. Her many successful roles and gorgeous appearance have made Halle Berry instantly recognizable… but not in this commercial!

Halle Berry stuns as a modern Cleopatra in a plunging gold gown with dramatic shoulder pads and bold Egyptian-inspired makeup in Caesars Sportsbook’s NFL Super Bowl commercial (Credit: YouTube)

Social Media Goes Wild Over Halle Berry’s Cleopatra Heels

Many viewers didn’t recognize Halle Berry at all. One Twitter user was absolutely shocked, asking, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN CLEOPATRA IS HALLE BERRY???”

“I thought it was Lesley Ann Brandt, but [I] guess [Caesars Sportsbook and Casino wins] a lot of money so could afford Halle,” another Reddit user agreed.

Many fans couldn’t recognize Halle Berry as the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra (Credit: YouTube)

A Big-Budget Commercial with Even Bigger Fashion Energy

These comments make sense, given that Caesars Entertainment, Inc. reported $2.7 billion in net revenue in 2021 alone. It is unknown how much the company paid Halle Berry to appear in their NFL Super Bowl commercial, but considering the actress’s high-profile star power, we can bet it was a solid chunk of change!

In the commercial, Halle Berry absolutely stuns as the powerful Egyptian queen, perfectly playing the role of a chagrined lover as she guides J. B. Smoove’s bumbling Caesar through the events of the evening.

Though many viewers weren’t able to immediately recognize Halle Berry as the glittering Egyptian queen, most people (ourselves included) were able to agree on one thing: Halle Berry looks darn good.

Comedian J.B. Smoove and Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry star in commercials for Caesars Sportsbook (Credit: YouTube)

“The commercials are absolutely terrible, but I’m not mad at Halle Berry dressed up as Cleopatra,” one Reddit user posts.

One cheeky Tweeter writes, “Halle Berry looks better than canceled student loans in these ads with the Cleopatra Hair.”

Halle Berry’s Cleopatra Style Continues in More Caesars Campaigns

This isn’t the only commercial Halle Berry and J.B. Smoove have teamed up in, as they have appeared in several ads for Caesars Sportsbook and Casino, where they reprise their roles.

Dad Archie Manning and sons Peyton, Cooper, and Eli are guests at a turkey dinner hosted by Julius Caesar (J.B. Smoove) and Cleopatra (Halle Berry) (Credit: YouTube)

Another commercial, entitled “Thanksgiving with Caesar and Cleo,” also features Eli and Peyton Manning as houseguests to the pair’s ridiculously lavish Thanksgiving dinner.

Considering how fantastic Halle Berry looks as the gorgeous and perpetually perturbed Cleopatra in these commercials, we really only have one question, which this Twitter user sums up perfectly: “Why hasn’t Halle Berry been cast to play Cleopatra in a feature film yet?”

C’mon, Hollywood! The people have spoken!

Halle Berry’s Cleopatra Heels Remind Us Why She Owns Every Style Moment

Halle Berry’s jaw-dropping transformation in the Caesars Sportsbook commercial may have surprised viewers. Still, her towering Cleopatra heels were a reminder of something longtime fans already know: when Berry steps into a bold pair of stilettos, she completely owns the moment.

Whether she’s embodying an ancient queen or hitting the red carpet, her footwear choices consistently elevate her presence, sharpen her silhouette, and highlight why she remains one of Hollywood’s most daring fashion risk-takers.

As you wrap up this look at her golden Cleopatra glow-up, here are a few more standout shoe moments that showcase Halle’s fearless approach to heels and high-impact style: