VIDEO PHOTOS Kim Kardashian as Cleopatra in Harper’s Bazaar March 2011

In the March 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Kim Kardashian pays tribute to Elizabeth Taylor’s 1963 portrayal of Cleopatra in a spread by famed photographer Terry Richardson.

The accompanying article is titled “The Kim Kardashian Interview: Cleopatra With a ‘K'” and it features an extensive interview with Kim who talks about everything from her sex tape with Ray J to her new venture as a musician. As a bonus feature the magazine includes a chat between Kim Kardashian and her idol, Elizabeth Taylor in which she asks about jewelry, perfume and… Twitter?

KK: You have always been ahead of your time—and now you’re on Twitter. What do you love about it? And [cheekily] will you please follow me?

ET: I like the connection with fans and people who have been supportive of me. And I love the idea of real feedback and a two-way street, which is very, very modern. But sometimes I think we know too much about our idols and that spoils the dream. So, like all things, it is to be used with care! Yes, of course I’ll follow you, love.

Here is a promotional video clip with some behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot with commentary by Kim:

These photos were posted on Kim Kardashian’s blog. You can read the full Kardashian cover story HERE and the Kim/Elizabeth conversation HERE.

How about a Kim Kardashian and Elizabeth Taylor Cleopatra side-by-side for comparison?

Here are the rest of the pictures from the issue, just click on the thumbnails for larger images in the gallery:

For aspiring Kim Kardashianologists it should be noted that this isn’t the first time Kim has dressed as royalty from the Middle East or the first time she has payed homage to an actress from a classic film!