Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, producer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Latest News about Cate Blanchett
26/09/2026
Blanchett drew attention during a National Theatre performance in London when she addressed the audience and urged them to stop filming and be present. The moment spread widely online as she performed in a stage production at the National Theatre.
16/09/2026
Cate Blanchett was named one of the recipients of the 2026 Praemium Imperiale, a major international arts prize that recognizes outstanding global contributions across the arts. The award highlighted her achievements in theatre and film and her standing as a leading Australian performer and UNHCR ambassador.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Catherine Élise Blanchett |
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| Known As | Cate Blanchett |
| Notable For | Internationally acclaimed film and theatre performances |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | University of Melbourne; National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) |
| Qualification | Studied history and economics; later trained in acting |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Andrew Upton |
| Children | 4 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Andrew Upton (married 1997) |
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Family
| Father | Robert De |
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| Mother | June Blanchett |
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Career
| Debut | Stage and screen work in the early 1990s |
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| Breakthrough | Elizabeth (1998) |
| Awards |
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| Other Work | Theatre performer and co-founder/principal of Dirty Films |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Studied at NIDA and graduated in 1992 | |
| 2. Has worked extensively in both film and theatre | |
| 3. Portrayed Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator | |
| 4. Served in leadership with the Sydney Theatre Company |