Cate Blanchett has said she intends to give up acting as there are ‘lots of things I want to do with my life’.
The Australian actress, 55, is a graduate of the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art, and began her career on the stage in 1992 before her starring role in the 1998 film Elizabeth brought her international attention.
That performance earnt Cate her first Academy Award nomination, later winning one for best supporting actress from The Aviator and best actress in Blue Jasmine.
Across her career she’s win a total of two Oscars, four Baftas, four Golden Globes, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Emmys and a Tony.
Other notable films she’s starred in include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, I’m Not There, Carol, Tar and most recently, Black Bag.
However, Cate has now said she wants to give up acting.
‘My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it. I am serious about giving up acting. (There are) a lot of things I want to do with my life,’ she told the Radio Times.
‘When you go on a talk show, or even here now, and then you see soundbites of things you’ve said, pulled out and italicised, they sound really loud. I’m not that person,’ she added when speaking about her experience of being a celebrity.
‘I make more sense in motion – it’s been a long time to remotely get comfortable with the idea of being photographed.
‘I’ve always felt like I’m on the periphery of things, so I’m always surprised when I belong anywhere. I go with curiosity into whatever environment that I’m in, not expecting to be accepted or welcomed. I’ve spent a lifetime getting comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable.’
Moviestore/ Shutterstock)
Away from the cameras, Cate has also starred in a range of theatre productions and was also the co-director of the Sydney Theatre Company with her husband Andrew Upton from 2008 until 2013.
Over the decades she’s also been a vocal environmentalist and activist.
Past projects include being part of then US Vice-president Al Gore’s Climate Project, working as an ambassador for the Australian Conservation Foundation, launching the Climate of Change podcast and working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
However last year she came under fire after some questioned her claiming she was ‘middle class’ despite being worth a reported $95 million (£74.6 million).
More Trending
While appearing at Cannes Film Festival she sat on a press panel to share her thoughts on why giving refugee filmmakers a space in the industry is important.
‘I’m white, I’m privileged, I’m middle class, and I think one can be accused of having a bit of a white saviour complex,’ she said.
However, after a snippet was shared on TikTok, almost 600 comments called her out.
The full interview with Cate Blanchett can be read in the Easter edition of the Radio Times out on Saturday.
Got a story?
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
MORE: Ralph Fiennes stuns fans with ‘phenomenal’ body transformation in topless gym photos
MORE: Hollywood star ‘was really nervous’ filming sex scenes due to cancer scars
MORE: Hollywood legend, 88, reveals she has ‘several friends with benefits’
