Cate Blanchett
Movie Actress
Catherine Elise Blanchett AC is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the best performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage.
About
Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969 in Melbourne, Australia. Her zodiac sign is Taurus and her ethnicity is Australian. She is the daughter of June and Robert Blanchett, and she has three siblings; Bob, Genevieve, and Caroline. Blanchett attended the Methodist Ladies' College in Melbourne, where she excelled at drama and joined the National Institute of Dramatic Art after graduating.
Blanchett began her acting career in the early 1990s with small roles in television series before making her feature film debut in "Paradise Road" (1997). She then starred in a variety of films such as "Thank God He Met Lizzie" (1997), "Elizabeth" (1998), "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) and "Charlotte Gray" (2001). In 2004, she won an Academy Award for her performance as Katharine Hepburn in the biopic "The Aviator". Other notable roles include "Notes on a Scandal" (2006), "I'm Not There" (2007), and "Blue Jasmine" (2013). She also voice-acted for the animated film "How to Train Your Dragon 2" (2014) and reprised her role as Galadriel in The Lord of The Rings trilogy sequels.
In addition to her acting career, Blanchett is also a patron of the Sydney Theatre Company which she co-founded in 2008 alongside husband Andrew Upton. She has been nominated for several awards including two Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, six AACTA Awards, four BAFTA Awards, three SAG Awards and four Critics Choice Movie Awards.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1969</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Cate Blanchett is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On May 14, 1969, Cate Blanchett was born in Melbourne, Australia.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1986</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Graduates from High School</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Blanchett graduates from Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and begins studying economics and fine arts at the University of Melbourne.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1991</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Makes Acting Debut</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Blanchett makes her acting debut in the Australian TV show "Police Rescue."</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1998</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins BAFTA Award for Best Actress</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Blanchett wins the BAFTA award for Best Actress for her role in Elizabeth.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2004</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Receives Academy Award Nomination</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Cate Blanchett receives an Academy Award nomination for her role in The Aviator.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2007</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Receives Academy Award for Best Actress</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Blanchett wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2013</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Blanchett receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contribution to the film industry.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's a Talented Actress</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Cate Blanchett is an incredibly talented actress. She has won two Academy Awards for her performances in “Blue Jasmine” and “The Aviator”. She has also been nominated for multiple Golden Globe awards, BAFTA awards, and other major awards.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's a Great Role Model</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Cate Blanchett is a great role model for young female actors. She speaks out about going after your dreams, being yourself, and standing up for what you believe in. Her candor and commitment to her craft are inspiring.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She's an Advocate for Social Causes</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Cate Blanchett is an advocate for many social causes including gender equality, LGBT rights, and climate change. She speaks out on issues that she cares about and actively works to make the world a better place.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> She Was The Youngest Actress To Play Queen Elizabeth I</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cate Blanchett was only 32 years old when she portrayed the beloved British monarch in the 1998 film "Elizabeth."</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> She Is A Three Time Oscar Nominee </h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cate Blanchett has been nominated for three Academy Awards, for her roles in "Elizabeth," "Notes On A Scandal," and "Blue Jasmine." She won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in "Blue Jasmine."</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> She Has Played Multiple Marvel Characters</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cate Blanchett is no stranger to the Marvel Universe. She has played Hela in "Thor: Ragnarok," and reprised the role of Galadriel in "Thor: The Dark World." She will also appear as Hela in the upcoming film "Thor: Love and Thunder."</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> She Is A Member Of The Australian Actors Equity Union </h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cate Blanchett is a proud member of the Australian Actors Equity Union, which she has been a part of since 1994.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> She Has Been In Multiple Stage Productions</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Cate Blanchett has starred in various stage productions throughout her career, including "The Winter's Tale" at the Sydney Theatre Company, and "Uncle Vanya" at the Belvoir St Theatre.</p></div>
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