Cate Blanchett
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Catherine Elise Blanchett
Date of Birth: May 14, 1969
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia
Height: 174 cm (5′9″)
Weight: ~65 kg
Religion: Agnostic background
Nationality: Australian
Ancestry: Australian-English heritage
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married to Andrew Upton (1997–)
Children: 4 (Dashiell, Roman, Ignatius, Edith)
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Education: National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
Net Worth: $95M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Global cinema following
Businesses: Theatre & production ventures
Notable Works: The Aviator, Blue Jasmine, TÁR, Lord of the Rings
Current Residence: United Kingdom & Australia
Number of Houses: Properties in UK and Australia
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Melbourne, Australia.
- Studied at NIDA, graduating in 1992.
- Started acting in theatre productions.
- First major role in Oscar and Lucinda (1997).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1998: Breakout in Elizabeth.
- 2001–2003: Galadriel in Lord of the Rings.
- 2004: Won Oscar for The Aviator.
- 2013: Best Actress Oscar for Blue Jasmine.
- 2022: Acclaimed for TÁR.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Two Academy Awards.
- Four-time Golden Globe winner.
- Three-time BAFTA winner.
🧠 Did You Know?
- First Australian to win two Oscars.
- Co-ran Sydney Theatre Company with her husband.
- Known for both blockbusters and indie films.
- Has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
- Supports various humanitarian causes.
- Played both Queen Elizabeth I and Bob Dylan on screen.
- Highly respected for versatility.
- Appeared in Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok.
- Recognized as a style icon.
- Named one of TIME’s most influential people.
- Advocate for gender equality in film.
- Worked with renowned directors worldwide.
- Acclaimed on stage as well as film.
- One of Australia’s most awarded actors.
- Active environmentalist and campaigner.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cate Blanchett born?
May 14, 1969 (Melbourne, Australia).
Height?
174 cm (5′9″).
Famous roles?
Elizabeth, LOTR, The Aviator, Blue Jasmine, TÁR.
Is she married?
Yes, Andrew Upton since 1997.
Children?
Four: Dashiell, Roman, Ignatius, Edith.
Net worth?
$95M+ estimate (2025).
Awards?
2 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes, 3 BAFTAs.
Languages?
English.
Where does she live?
Australia & UK.
Education?
NIDA graduate.
Businesses?
Theatre productions, activism.
Known for?
Versatility across genres.
Stage work?
Yes, acclaimed theatre actress.
Philanthropy?
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Style icon?
Yes, globally recognized.