Playing Characters Quotes by Cate Blanchett

In the current climate, things that are true, brave human stories become political.

— Cate Blanchett

I had never done anything with blue screen before, or prosthetics, or anything like that. Lord of the Rings was like stepping into a…

— Cate Blanchett

I think if you're too embroiled in the need to relate too closely to the character, then you start to judge the character for…

— Cate Blanchett

Every single pore - not on the men, but on the women - is scrutinized, so I am really grateful that I feel very…

— Cate Blanchett

Conservatism is affecting the way women perceive who they are in the world.

— Cate Blanchett

There is a societal cost of increased pollution, and that's what I'm passionate about as a mother.

— Cate Blanchett

If you know you are going to fail, then fail gloriously.

— Cate Blanchett

I went through a mod and goth-phase when I decided that I wouldn't ever be the bronzed beach-bunny. I started going as pale as…

— Cate Blanchett

See the opportunity in the misstep.

— Cate Blanchett

I think Pilates is great, especially when you can do it with a trainer who keeps you on track.

— Cate Blanchett

I'm partial to a nice cup of vodka. I normally just drink it really simple with a little bit of lemon.

— Cate Blanchett

Obviously, if Woody Allen calls and says he wants you to read a script, of course you read it.

— Cate Blanchett

Everyone gets obsessed with anti-aging but I'd rather look as good as I can at the age I am.

— Cate Blanchett

Australia is a remarkable country with incredible technical and physical resources and a capacity to be a world leader in renewables.

— Cate Blanchett

I often have a few scents depending on if I'm playing a character. The character may be wearing a scent that perhaps I wouldn't…

— Cate Blanchett