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Cate Blanchett Net Worth 2024
Cate Blanchett's Net Worth and Earnings
Cate Blanchett, a famous Australian actress, has a net worth of $95 million. She is known for her roles in a variety of films, both indie and blockbuster. From August 2017 to August 2018, Cate earned $13 million, making her one of the top 10 highest-paid actresses in the world.
Cate Blanchett's Early Life
Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969, in Melbourne, Australia. Her mother was a property developer, and her father was an American Navy officer who met Cate's mother when his ship was stationed in Melbourne. Tragically, Cate's father passed away from a heart attack when she was just 10 years old.
After finishing high school, Cate began studying economics and fine arts at the University of Melbourne but left after a year to travel the world. During her travels, she worked as an extra in the Egyptian boxing movie "Kaboria." When she returned, Cate moved to Sydney and attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1992 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Cate Blanchett's Acting Career
Cate Blanchett's acting career began on stage in Sydney in 1992 with the David Mamet play "Oleanna." Her first feature film role came in 1997 when she played a supporting character in "Paradise Road." Cate's first leading role was in the 1997 film "Oscar and Lucinda."
She gained widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film "Elizabeth," which earned her numerous awards and helped propel her to stardom. Following this success, Cate received many film offers. In 1999, she starred alongside Matt Damon in "The Talented Mr. Ripley," earning her second BAFTA nomination.
Cate Blanchett gained many new fans and won several awards for her roles in all three "The Lord of the Rings" films. In 2005, she won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in "The Aviator." She then starred in the highly praised film "Little Fish," which was nominated for 13 Australian Film Institute Awards. Cate also appeared in David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," co-starring with Brad Pitt for the second time.
In 2006, Cate starred in "Babel," which received seven Academy Award nominations. In 2007, she was named one of "Time" magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World." That same year, she reprised her role as Queen Elizabeth I in "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," earning another Oscar nomination. She also appeared in "I'm Not There."
In 2008, Cate was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She returned to the stage in 2009, starring in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire." Her performance received high praise and won her the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
In 2010, Cate Blanchett starred in Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood." She then returned to the stage and appeared in two Sydney Theatre Company productions, winning more awards. In 2013, she played a leading role in Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine," which many critics described as her best performance yet, even better than her role in "Elizabeth." Her performance earned her over 40 awards, including the Oscar for Best Actress. In 2015, Cate starred in five films: "Knight of Cups," "Cinderella," "Carol," "Truth," and "Manifesto."
In 2017, Cate Blanchett returned to the Sydney Theatre Company stage to star in "The Present," which later moved to Broadway, marking her Broadway debut. Her performance was highly praised, earning her nominations for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, a Drama League Award, and a Drama Desk Award. She then played the villain Hela in the Marvel film "Thor: Ragnarok," directed by Taika Waititi. In 2018, Cate starred in "Ocean's 8," an all-female spin-off of the "Ocean's 11" franchise. That year, "Forbes" estimated her annual earnings at $12.5 million, ranking her as the eighth highest-paid actress in the world. In 2019, she starred in "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," receiving her tenth Golden Globe nomination for her performance. In 2020, Cate Blanchett transitioned to television, starring in two miniseries: the Australian drama "Stateless" and the FX/Hulu historical drama "Mrs. America," where she played conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly. Both series received praise, particularly "Mrs. America," which debuted in the U.S. in April 2020. Blanchett's portrayal earned her an Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series, although she lost to Regina King.
Personal Life of Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett has been married to Australian playwright Andrew Upton since 1997, and they have three children together. Additionally, the couple held the positions of co-artistic directors at the Sydney Theater Company for five years.
Real Estate Ventures of Cate Blanchett
For a decade, the family resided in Brighton, England, before relocating back to Australia in 2006. Upon settling in Sydney, they purchased a mansion in the north shore suburbs for $7 million. Subsequently, they invested an additional $5 million to procure an adjacent property and renovate the combined double lot. The property was listed for sale in September 2015 at $14.7 million and eventually sold two years later for $13 million. Here's a video tour of the property when it was listed for sale by a different owner several years later.After their stint as co-artistic directors at the Sydney Theater Company ended in 2015, they chose to depart from Australia. They then relocated to England, where they purchased a home in East Sussex for $4 million.
Advocacy Work
Blanchett has been vocal about her strong support for feminism and women's rights over the years. She serves as a patron and ambassador for the Australian Film Institute and its academy, the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts. Additionally, she is a patron of the Sydney Film Festival and the charity SolorAid, which focuses on development projects. Blanchett joined the Climate Project in 2006 and became an ambassador for the Australian Conservation Foundation in 2007, later being honored as an honorary life member in 2012. In 2014, she participated in the Green Carpet Challenge, and in 2016, she was appointed as a global Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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