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== Acting credits and accolades == {{main|Cate Blanchett on screen and stage|List of awards and nominations received by Cate Blanchett}} [[File:Cate Blanchett, Walk Of Fame (3882088815).jpg|thumb|Blanchett's star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]]]] Blanchett has appeared in over 70 films and over 20 theatre productions. {{As of|2019}}, Blanchett's films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the worldwide box office.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cate Blanchett Movie Box Office Results|website=[[Box Office Mojo]]|publisher=[[IMDb]]|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?view=Actor&id=cateblanchett.htm|access-date=14 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829105731/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?view=Actor&id=cateblanchett.htm|archive-date=29 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Her highest-grossing films include [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'']] (2001–2003) and ''[[The Hobbit (film series)|The Hobbit]]'' (2012–2014) trilogies, ''[[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (film)|The Curious Case of Benjamin Button]]'' (2008), ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'' (2008), ''[[Cinderella (2015 American film)|Cinderella]]'' (2015), ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017), and ''[[Ocean's 8]]'' (2018). Among her [[List of awards and nominations received by Cate Blanchett|numerous accolades]] for her acting work, Blanchett has won two [[Academy Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|title=The 77th Academy Awards {{!}} 2005|url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2005|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Oscars.org|date=5 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The 86th Academy Awards {{!}} 2014|url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2014|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Oscars.org|date=7 October 2014 }}</ref> four [[British Academy Film Awards|BAFTA Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|date=19 February 2023|title=EE BAFTA Film Awards: Winners Announced 2023|url=https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/ee-bafta-film-awards-winners-announced-2023|access-date=20 February 2023|website=BAFTA Awards}}</ref> four [[Golden Globe Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Cate Blanchett|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/cate-blanchett|access-date= 11 January 2023|website=Golden Globe Awards}}</ref> and three [[Screen Actors Guild Award]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards |url=http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/10th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Screen Actors Guild Awards}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards |url=http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/11th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Screen Actors Guild Awards}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards |url=http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/20th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards|access-date=9 December 2020|website=Screen Actors Guild Awards}}</ref> Her performance as [[Katharine Hepburn]] in ''[[The Aviator (2004 film)|The Aviator]]'' made her [[List of Academy Award records|the only actor to win an Academy Award for portraying an Academy Award-winning actor]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/cate-blanchett-how-to-train-your-dragon-3-oscar-speeches-1201430186/ |title=Cate Blanchett on 'How to Train Your Dragon 3' and the Fear of Oscar Speeches |work=Variety |date=10 February 2015 |access-date=16 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830110832/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/cate-blanchett-how-to-train-your-dragon-3-oscar-speeches-1201430186/ |archive-date=30 August 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=First Acting Oscar won for depicting an Oscar-winning Actress|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-acting-oscar-won-for-depicting-an-oscar-winning-actress|access-date=3 April 2022|website=[[Guinness World Records]]}}</ref> Blanchett is one of only four actresses to win the Academy Award for Best Actress after winning Best Supporting Actress.<ref name=GD>{{cite web |url=http://www.goldderby.com/news/5056/cate-blanchett-meryl-streep-jessica-lange-film-news-13579086.html |title=Will Cate Blanchett join Meryl Streep and Jessica Lange in Oscars upgrade lounge? |publisher=Goldderby.com |access-date=23 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924023604/http://www.goldderby.com/news/5056/cate-blanchett-meryl-streep-jessica-lange-film-news-13579086.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> She is the only actress (and one of only six actors) in Oscar history to be nominated twice for playing the same role in two films ([[Elizabeth I of England|Elizabeth I]] for ''[[Elizabeth (film)|Elizabeth]]'' and ''[[Elizabeth: The Golden Age]]''), and the eleventh actor to receive [[List of actors nominated for two Academy Awards in the same year|two acting nominations in the same year]].<ref name="double nod"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mentalfloss.com/article/73830/when-academy-nominates-actors-twice-playing-same-character |title=When the Academy Nominates Actors Twice For Playing the Same Character |work=[[Mental Floss]] |first=Michele |last=Debczak |date=15 January 2016 |access-date=9 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206234219/http://mentalfloss.com/article/73830/when-academy-nominates-actors-twice-playing-same-character |archive-date=6 February 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> She is also the [[List of Australian Academy Award winners and nominees|only Australian]] to [[List of actors with two or more Academy Awards in acting categories|win two acting Oscars]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Australian actors top Oscars list after United States and Britain|date=19 January 2015|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/australian-actors-top-oscars-list-after-united-states-and-britain-20150119-12t6ep.html|access-date=3 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403194214/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/australian-actors-top-oscars-list-after-united-states-and-britain-20150119-12t6ep.html|archive-date=3 April 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Blanchett was also [[List of Australian Academy Award winners and nominees|the first, and remains the only, woman born in Australia to win an acting Oscar]].{{efn|Although [[Nicole Kidman]] was the first Australian woman to win an Academy Award ([[Academy Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] for ''[[The Hours (film)|The Hours]]'', [[75th Academy Awards|2002]]), she was born in the [[United States]] and raised in Australia. As of [[96th Academy Awards|2024]], no other Australian woman (besides Blanchett and Kidman) has won an acting Oscar.}} Blanchett has been recognised by the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] for the following performances: * [[71st Academy Awards]] (1998): [[Academy Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]], nomination, ''Elizabeth'' * [[77th Academy Awards]] (2004): [[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]], '''win''', ''The Aviator'' * [[79th Academy Awards]] (2006): Best Supporting Actress, nomination, ''Notes on a Scandal'' * [[80th Academy Awards]] (2007): Best Actress, nomination, ''Elizabeth: The Golden Age'' * [[80th Academy Awards]] (2007): Best Supporting Actress, nomination, ''I'm Not There'' * [[86th Academy Awards]] (2013): Best Actress, '''win''', ''Blue Jasmine'' * [[88th Academy Awards]] (2015): Best Actress, nomination, ''Carol'' * [[95th Academy Awards]] (2022): Best Actress, nomination, ''Tár'' Blanchett received ''[[Premiere (magazine)|Premiere]]'' magazine's Icon Award in 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1696&dat=20060921&id=WgsbAAAAIBAJ&pg=5404,2540050 |title=Women in Hollywood Spotlights several |newspaper=[[The Daily News (Kentucky)|The Daily News]] |page=2A |date=22 September 2006 |access-date=18 March 2015 |archive-date=9 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209105317/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1696&dat=20060921&id=WgsbAAAAIBAJ&pg=5404%2C2540050 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2008, she received the [[Santa Barbara International Film Festival]] Modern Master Award in recognition of her accomplishments in the film industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=SBIFF – Cate Blanchett, Modern Master |url=http://thearlingtontheatre.com/news/item/34-sbiff-cate-blanchett-modern-master |date=14 December 2007 |publisher=[[Arlington Theater]] |access-date=25 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129135216/http://thearlingtontheatre.com/news/item/34-sbiff-cate-blanchett-modern-master |archive-date=29 November 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> That year, she received a Star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], inducted at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard outside [[Grauman's Egyptian Theatre|Grauman's Egyptian Theater]].<ref name=walk>{{cite web |url=http://www.walkoffame.com/cate-blanchett |title=Cate Blanchett – Hollywood Walk of Fame |publisher=Walk of Fame |access-date=28 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141117064846/http://www.walkoffame.com/cate-blanchett |archive-date=17 November 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> She received [[Women in Film and Television International]]'s [[Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards|Crystal Award]] for excellence in the entertainment industry in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/women-in-film-honors-cate-blanchett-kerry-washington-rose-byrne-and-more-206398 |title=Women in Film Honors Cate Blanchett, Kerry Washington, Rose Byrne and More |work=[[Playbill]] |date=1 April 2014 |access-date=24 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924210506/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/women-in-film-honors-cate-blanchett-kerry-washington-rose-byrne-and-more-206398 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, Blanchett was honoured at the [[Museum of Modern Art]]'s Film Benefit for her outstanding contributions to the industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://press.moma.org/2015/07/2015-film-benefit/ |title=MoMA's Eighth Annual Film Benefit to Honor Cate Blanchett on November 17 |publisher=Museum of Modern Art |date=30 July 2015 |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118205447/http://press.moma.org/2015/07/2015-film-benefit/ |archive-date=18 November 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/article/cate-blanchett-to-be-honored-at-momas-2015-film-benefit-20150803 |title=Cate Blanchett to be Honored at MoMA's 2015 Film Benefit |work=Indiewire |date=3 August 2015 |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118160900/http://www.indiewire.com/article/cate-blanchett-to-be-honored-at-momas-2015-film-benefit-20150803 |archive-date=18 November 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> She received the [[British Film Institute Fellowship]] in recognition of her outstanding contribution to film, presented to her by fellow actor [[Ian McKellen]].<ref name="BFI Fellow">{{cite web |url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/announcements/cate-blanchett-receive-bfi-fellowship-lff-awards-ceremony |title=Cate Blanchett to receive BFI Fellowship at LFF Awards Ceremony |publisher=[[British Film Institute]] |date=3 September 2015 |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008025023/http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/announcements/cate-blanchett-receive-bfi-fellowship-lff-awards-ceremony |archive-date=8 October 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/cate-blanchett-says-shes-incredibly-blessed-to-receive-top-british-film-honour-20151018-gkbu97.html |title=Cate Blanchett says she's 'incredibly blessed' to receive top British film honour |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=18 October 2015 |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020215316/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/cate-blanchett-says-shes-incredibly-blessed-to-receive-top-british-film-honour-20151018-gkbu97.html |archive-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Blanchett was also the recipient of the [[Longford Lyell Award|AACTA Longford Lyell Award]] in 2015, for her "outstanding contribution to the enrichment of Australia's screen environment and culture."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aacta.org/the-awards/longford-lyell-award.aspx |title=AACTA Longford Lyell Award |publisher=[[Australian Film Institute]] |access-date=7 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222102818/http://www.aacta.org/the-awards/longford-lyell-award.aspx |archive-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2016, she received the [[Costume Designers Guild]] Lacoste Spotlight Award, in honour of an "enduring commitment to excellence" and her "appreciation for the artistry of costume design and collaboration with the Costume Designers."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://costumedesignersguild.com/awards/lacoste-spotlight-award/ |title=Lacoste Spotlight Award |publisher=Costume Designers Guild |date=6 January 2016 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205073506/http://costumedesignersguild.com/awards/lacoste-spotlight-award/ |archive-date=5 February 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Blanchett was awarded the [[Centenary Medal]] for Service to Australian Society by the Australian government.<ref name=Macuni/> In 2012, she was appointed [[Ordre des Arts et des Lettres|Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters]] by the [[Ministry of Culture (France)|French Minister of Culture]], in recognition of her significant contributions to the arts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cate Blanchett was conferred the insigna of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres |url=http://www.ambafrance-au.org/Cate-Blanchett-is-confered-the |access-date=27 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224104939/http://www.ambafrance-au.org/Cate-Blanchett-is-confered-the |archive-date=24 December 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Blanchett was made a [[Companion of the Order of Australia]] by the Queen for "eminent service to the performing arts as an international stage and screen actor, through seminal contributions as director of artistic organisations, as a role model for women and young performers, and as a supporter of humanitarian and environmental causes."<ref name="AC">{{cite news |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/queens-birthday-2017-honours-the-full-list-20170609-gwokjh.html |title=Queen's Birthday 2017 Honours: The full list |date=12 June 2017 |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=11 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614002224/http://www.smh.com.au/national/queens-birthday-2017-honours-the-full-list-20170609-gwokjh.html |archive-date=14 June 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Knaus AC">{{cite news |last=Knaus |first=Christopher |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/jun/12/queens-birthday-honours-list-cate-blanchett-and-alan-joyce-among-australians-recognised |title=Queen's birthday honours list: Cate Blanchett and Alan Joyce among Australians recognised |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=11 June 2017 |access-date=11 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611204411/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/jun/12/queens-birthday-honours-list-cate-blanchett-and-alan-joyce-among-australians-recognised |archive-date=11 June 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> She has been presented with honorary [[Doctor of Letters]] degree from the [[University of Sydney]], the [[University of New South Wales]] and [[Macquarie University]] in recognition of her contribution to the arts, philanthropy and the community.<ref name=Macuni>{{cite web |title=Cate Blanchett receives honorary doctorate from Macquarie University |url=http://mq.edu.au/newsroom/2014/09/25/cate-blanchett-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-macquarie-university/ |date=25 September 2014 |publisher=Macquarie University, Sydney |access-date=25 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129074545/http://mq.edu.au/newsroom/2014/09/25/cate-blanchett-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-macquarie-university/ |archive-date=29 November 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Blanchett receives honorary doctorate |url=http://www.skynews.com.au/news/showbiz/arts/2014/09/26/blanchett-receives-honorary-doctorate.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206083622/http://www.skynews.com.au/news/showbiz/arts/2014/09/26/blanchett-receives-honorary-doctorate.html |archive-date=6 February 2015 |publisher=[[Sky News]] |date=25 September 2014 |access-date=30 September 2014}}</ref> In 2022, she received the [[Honorary César]] award from the [[Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma]] for her "absolutely remarkable career and personality".<ref>{{cite news|title=Cate Blanchett to Receive Lifetime Cesar Award From French Film Academy|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cate-blanchett-french-lifetime-cesar-award-2022-1235064374/|access-date=30 March 2022|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=17 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229181620/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cate-blanchett-french-lifetime-cesar-award-2022-1235064374/|archive-date=29 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[2024 Toronto International Film Festival]], she was named the recipient of the [[Share Her Journey]] Groundbreaker Award, which is presented to women who have made a positive difference in improving conditions for women in the film industry.<ref>Ben Dalton, [https://www.screendaily.com/news/cate-blanchett-to-receive-tiff-share-her-journey-honorary-award/5195134.article "Cate Blanchett to receive Toronto film festival honorary Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award"]. ''[[Screen Daily]]'', 2 July 2024.</ref>
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