Cate Blanchett Is ‘Serious’ About Leaving Her Acting Career Behind: ‘I’ve Spent a Lifetime…’

It’s nearly impossible not to admire the performances Cate Blanchett delivers on screen, and we’ve long appreciated her diverse characters. However, it appears that Cate Blanchett is contemplating stepping away from acting, a decision she recently discussed in an interview with Radio Times.

According to PEOPLE, the actress who starred in The Curious Case of Benjamin has declared that while her relatives often find it hard to believe, she is genuinely considering quitting acting.

Though she didn’t provide an exact timeframe, the actress shared her discomfort with appearing in news headlines following interviews and such.

When I appear on talk shows or in conversations like this one, and I later hear snippets of my words, highlighted and emphasized, they can seem quite boisterous. However, I’m not the kind of person those bolded phrases might suggest. – Cate Blanchett

In an interview for the next edition of Radio Times, the actress from The Black Bag shared that she is someone who communicates better when moving or active.

Besides sharing that she feels uneasy when being photographed, the esteemed Lord of the Rings actress further mentioned, “I’ve grown accustomed to embracing discomfort over the years.

1992 marked the debut of Cate Blanchett on the stage, where she appeared in David Mamet’s play titled “Oleanna.” By 1997, she had moved to the big screen and took up a supporting role in the film “Paradise Road.

Over time, as I continued to make my mark in the dynamic world of Hollywood cinema, I found myself cast in films like “The Talented Mr. Ripley” alongside Matt Damon. Subsequently, I took on the role that eventually led me to receive my first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “The Aviator.

In her latest role, Cate Blanchett portrayed a formidable antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Thor: Ragnarok. Her recent project, however, is the movie “Black Box,” co-starring Michael Fassbender.

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2025-04-15 18:22