As an Australian working abroad, Cate Blanchett never found it easy talking about her home government — in particular, the trauma it has inflicted on asylum seekers in need. We meet in Adelaide in , where she is filming scenes for the upcoming series Stateless. When I meet Blanchett she looks the epitome of geek chic: a navy shirt flecked with tiny white stars, tucked into cropped jeans; a mannish blue pinstripe blazer, oversized trainers and chunky glasses. She is thoughtful and intellectual, with a willingness to examine ideas.

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By Becky Freeth for MailOnline. An email leaked from Sony claimed that her Best Actress Oscar was 'nothing close to the degree of difficulty' that it would take to achieve the male equivalent. But Cate Blanchett has claimed that she was too busy to 'troll over' the source of the leak in when she became just one of Hollywood's victims of the infamous Sony Pictures cyber hack.
She was spotted hailing a cab with her husband Andrew Upton on the streets of New York City this week. White on the mark! Cate Blanchett stuns in an elegant pantsuit at private screening for her new film in New York City. The Australian actress looked chic in the tailored ensemble, which highlighted her trim physique. The high-end white jacket clasped at the middle and featured billowing sleeves, which looked fashionably theatrical on the star. Cate paired the jacket with matching tailored pants, along with a semi-sheer floral collared blouse which she wore buttoned-up. The three-time Golden Globe winner opted to wear her trademark blonde hair in a stylish up-do, but allowed a cascade of golden curls to frame her face. Job well done! Pictured here with the film's director Richard Linklater L. Visit site.