Cate Blanchett

Catherine Élise Blanchett AC, born on May 14, 1969, in Melbourne, is a highly acclaimed Australian actor and producer, known for her diverse work across films, theater, and television. Recognized as one of the best performers of her generation, Blanchett has earned two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, with additional nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
Blanchett grew up in Melbourne as the second of three children, exhibiting a mix of extroversion and introversion in her youth. She had a unique personal style, embracing goth and punk phases. After high school, she briefly studied economics and fine arts at the University of Melbourne before traveling and working in a nursing home. In Egypt, she was cast as an extra in Kaboria (1990), leading her to pursue acting seriously upon returning to Australia.
She graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1992 and began her career with notable stage roles, including Oleanna and Electra. Blanchett gained prominence with her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth (1998) and won Oscars for The Aviator (2004) and Blue Jasmine (2013). Her notable films include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).