Cate Blanchett's Best Roles

Cate Blanchett's Best Roles
Cate Blanchett
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Cate Blanchett

Born May 14, 1969 in Melbourne, Australia, Cate Blanchett became interested in acting when asked to play an extra in a film while traveling through Egypt. Cate then decided to return to Australia to study acting full time, and she is now one of the most well-known faces in Hollywood. With roles in popular films including The Lord of the Rings and Ocean's 8, here is a look back at Cate Blanchett's best roles. 

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Cate Blanchett's Best Roles

Cate Blanchett 'Elizabeth' 1998
'Elizabeth'
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'Elizabeth'

While she quickly became a rising star in Australia with successful performances on the Australian stage, Cate Blanchett wouldn't see international fame until 1998 with biographical drama Elizabeth. The role would earn her a BAFTA for Best Actress, and the leading role in 2007 sequel film, Elizabeth: The Golden Age. 

May 14, 2020 - 17:00 /

Hailing from Australia, Cate Blanchett has taken Hollywood by storm since her breakthrough role in 1998's Elizabeth. In honor of this talented blonde goddess's May birthday, we are taking a look back at her best roles. 

Cate Blanchett's Best Roles

Enjoy the gallery!