Cate Blanchett

Blanchett graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art and started on the Australian stage. Her film debut came in 1997, followed by international recognition for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in 'Elizabeth' (1998). That role earned her a Golden Globe and BAFTA, along with her first Academy Award nomination. She later won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for playing Katharine Hepburn in 'The Aviator' (2004), and another for Best Actress in 'Blue Jasmine' (2013). She has received seven Oscar nominations, more than any other Australian. Her filmography includes major franchises like 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'Thor: Ragnarok', and 'Ocean's 8', as well as critically acclaimed works like 'Carol' and 'Tár'.

Alongside her screen work, Blanchett has performed in over twenty stage productions. She and her husband Andrew Upton served as artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company from 2008 to 2013. Her Broadway debut came in 2017 with 'The Present', which brought a Tony nomination. She also starred in the miniseries 'Mrs. America' (2020), earning Emmy nominations. In recognition of her contributions, she has received the Centenary Medal (2001), been appointed Companion of the Order of Australia (2017), and named Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters (2012). She has honorary degrees from several universities and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2007. In 2018, she was among the world's highest-paid actresses.