Cate Blanchett

Cate was born with a terrible phobia of the letter ‘K’ and so insisted her name was spelt incorrectly. Initially, she had no interest in becoming an actress and became an apprentice elf. But, after seeing Linda Hamilton volcano classic Dante’s Peak, she was inspired to become one of the best actresses in the world.

Personal Details

Born: 1969

Height: 5’ 9” – thought she’d be bigger

Spouse: Andew Upton. Top theatre bloke

Trivia

She is best known for the 1998 film ‘Elizabeth’ in which she played the eponymous Queen who has reigned over England since 1558

An Australian, Cate was raised in the traditional manner by kangaroos and koalas

One of the few actresses of Elven heritage, her insights into Elven culture proved invaluable when cast as Galadriel in the Lord of the Rings films

She holds a very respectable high score of 850,100 on Donkey Kong

Films

Tar

Lord of the Rings

Elizabeth