At 55, Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett stars in her new series “Disclaimer,” receiving positive reviews. With a career spanning many years, Blanchett made a striking appearance in a daring deep-V gown that highlighted her confidence. While she has visible wrinkles compared to her earlier days, she embraces aging, stating, “As women, we often feel the need to control everything as we get older, but what we really need to do is let go of it all.”
Married to playwright Andrew Upton for 27 years and a mother of four, Blanchett has managed to maintain her figure and balance her family life. In a recent interview with Reviewjournal, she shared, “As I age, I’ve come to realize that many things are beyond my control.” Blanchett mentioned that she has moved past the anxiety that often accompanies aging and now makes it a priority to carve out time for relaxation amidst her work and family commitments.
Blanchett also chooses not to engage with social media, humorously suggesting that it makes her feel “ten years younger.” She enjoys walking and swimming, and sometimes genuinely does nothing at all. “I turn off my phone for 20 minutes to completely clear my mind and give my eyes a break,” she explained. When discussing social media, she expressed concern about the pervasive criticism in today’s society, remarking, “We live in a world where everyone thinks they know the truth and hastily jumps to conclusions.”
“Disclaimer,” directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, was a project he envisioned with Blanchett in mind from the very beginning. She recounted that after reading the script, she tossed it across the room, realizing, “I absolutely have to take on this incredibly challenging role.” The series is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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