Cate Blanchett: a fierce force in her fifties

No-nonsense attitude at Cannes - Leading the female-majority jury at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Blanchett spoke eloquently and realistically about female representation. "For profound, lasting change to occur, it has to take place through specific actions—not through generalizations, not through pontification," she said.

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Using her powers for good - Blanchett is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

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Free degrees! - Honorary degrees are awarded to recognize exceptional achievement or contribution in specific field. Blanchett has three from Australian universities.

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She won't be wearing a red cap - When she visited Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show,' Blanchett expressed her view of Trump, summed up in the words: "absurd and ridiculous."

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Protecting her industry - Blanchett signed an open letter to protect the Australian film industry, alongside actors Chris Hemsworth and Rose Byrne, against government funding cuts.

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Make It Australian - This initiative calls parliamentarians to commit to growing the screen industry.

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'Hot Fuzz' - Did you know Blanchett had a short cameo in 'Hot Fuzz'? At the beginning of the film, she played Janine, but you could only see her eyes.

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Elvish souvenirs - According to the Daily Mail, Blanchett's hubby kept her prosthetic ears she used when playing the role of Galadriel, Lady of Light, in the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' movies. For what? Who knows...

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Of course, she's gorgeous - People Magazine named her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in 1999.

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Best dressed - Despite her qualms with the red carpet culture, Blanchett is one of the most stylish stars, and has as topped InStyle Magazine's 50 Best Dressed list multiple times.

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It's always a show - Blanchett reportedly considers fashion to be simply a costume.

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Quirky and sophisticated - "She’s considered a risk-taker," said her long-time stylist Elizabeth Stewart in InStyle. "Her natural taste leans toward the quirky and sophisticated."

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Eco-minded -

In keeping with her passion for conservation, Blanchett has also repeated outfits on red carpets as a part of Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge.

Now, check out the other stars who champion sustainable fashion.

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Cate Blanchett: a fierce force in her fifties

The Hollywood star turns 52 on May 14

11/05/21 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Actresses

The Melbourne-born movie star has made her mark in Hollywood, from action to drama, period piece to sci-fi fantasy, time and again. In celebration of her birthday on May 14, check out these fun facts you never knew about the inimitable Cate Blanchett.