When anyone plays a mother on film, there is a whole raft of judgment in that a mother is a particular archetype or that every mother is the same. That's complete rubbish. Cate Blanchett archetypecompletefilm Change image and share on social
There's an expression in Australia that's called 'Go Bush,' which means to get out of the city and relax. I try and 'go bush' to places where there's no cell reception. But, I don't get to do that often, so for the most part, it's just a state of mind. Cate Blanchett australiabushcall share on social
Those of us in the industry who are still foolishly clinging to the idea that female films with women at the center are niche experiences - they are not. Audiences want to see them and, in fact, they earn money. The world is round, people. Cate Blanchett audiencecentercling share on social
I feel very comfortable - literally and metaphorically - in my skin. Cate Blanchett comfortablefeelliterally Change image and share on social
Obviously, if Woody Allen calls and says he wants you to read a script, of course you read it. Cate Blanchett allencallread Change image and share on social
I applaud Women in Film - not only for celebrating the successes of women, but for providing a safety network to mentor women and to discuss the particular issues that arise in a very male-dominated industry. Cate Blanchett applaudarisecelebrate share on social
When I came out of drama school, I was in a shared house in Sydney. Cate Blanchett dramahouseschool Change image and share on social
Passion is a quality I admire in a woman. Cate Blanchett admirepassionquality Change image and share on social
I think that what appeals to me in my work is having the opportunity to inhabit different genres and so to reach different audiences. Cate Blanchett appealaudiencegenre Change image and share on social
Ageing is something that both men and women are utterly terrified about. Cate Blanchett agemanterrify Change image and share on social
