Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Catherine Élise "Cate" Blanchettis an Australian actress and theatre director. She has received international acclaim and many accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three British Academy Awards. Blanchett came to international attention for her role as Elizabeth I of England in Shekhar Kapur's 1998 film Elizabeth, for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award, and earned her first Academy Award for Best Actress nomination. Her...
NationalityAustralian
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth14 May 1969
CityMelbourne, Australia
CountryAustralia
When you're stretching yourself, as a role like 'Blue Jasmine' did for me, you risk falling flat on your face.
The power of the story sheds a light and great perspective on well known facts. The power of cinema draws on that collective history.
My father died when I was young, and after he did, my mother had it tough. Very tough.
I'm incredibly fortunate to have met the intelligent, generous, risk-taking, stimulating man to whom I am married. He's really amazing.
I'm from Australia, where the film industry is potent but small.
I think the only thing I knew for sure is that I wanted to, whatever I did, I wanted to travel with my work, an adventurous spirit.
I think I just want to garden - or kill some plants, in my case.
People assume actors are born liars, but I'd argue the actor's job is to tell the truth. And I've realised I'm not a good liar.
No one is ever who they purport to be.
I use the Philip Kingsley range of shampoos, and they've got a great elasticiser, which is fantastic. I wrap my hair in cling film and put that on.
I saw the first 'How to Train Your Dragon' film with my children, and I found it utterly exhilarating.
Every time I create a character, I don't assume they speak like I do, even if they're Australian.
I think that what appeals to me in my work is having the opportunity to inhabit different genres and so to reach different audiences.
I don't like a heavy mask of make-up day or night - mascara and a bit of bronzer.