I remember the first film I did, the lead actor would, in between scenes, be reading a newspaper or sleeping and I'd think, 'How can you do that?' But it's so exhausting, you can't be 'on' 12-14 hours a day. Cate Blanchett actordayexhaust share on social
Playing the lead in a film where you shoot for three months away from home is not an easy thing for me when my children are in school and my husband is running a theatre company. Cate Blanchett childcompanyeasy Change image and share on social
I don't think it's more difficult for actors to have a good marriage than anyone. I think, in the end, a really important component of any relationship is honesty, and it also comes down to luck. Cate Blanchett actorcomponentdifficult Change image and share on social
I don't understand a way to work other than bold-facedly running towards failure. Cate Blanchett boldfacedlyfailure Change image and share on social
I suppose the more established one gets, you have what's called a reputation, and so you want to protect that and preserve that. And I think the bravery really comes in one's mid career where you then are constantly trying to move beyond that and move past that, because those so-called successors can become shackles. Cate Blanchett braverycallcareer share on social
People love events - they love performances, they love music - and I think Australians are great entertainers. Cate Blanchett australianentertainerevent Change image and share on social
My husband went through a phase of giving me vacuum cleaners, sewing machines and Mixmasters. It's ironic. He is encouraging me to develop a hobby, I think. Cate Blanchett cleanerdevelopencourage Change image and share on social
Like any mum, I fear some mysterious illness befalling my children. Cate Blanchett befalchildfear Change image and share on social
Before having children, I think I probably approached work very differently, and you become much more economical and pragmatic about your relationship to it. Cate Blanchett approachchilddifferently Change image and share on social
There is so much talent in Australia. Cate Blanchett australiatalent Change image and share on social