Catherine Elise Blanchett AC is an Australian actor and producer. Regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage.
Cate Blanchett is an Australian actress and theatre director who has won numerous awards and accolades for her performances on stage and screen. She is best known for her roles as Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator, Jasmine in Blue Jasmine, Carol in Carol, and Hela in Thor: Ragnarok. She is also the co-artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, where she has directed and starred in several productions. Blanchett is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of her generation, with a versatile range and a distinctive style. She has been praised for her ability to transform herself into complex and diverse characters, often using different accents and languages. She has also been a vocal advocate for environmental and social causes, such as the UN Refugee Agency, the Australian Conservation Foundation, and the Time’s Up movement.