I had never done anything with blue screen before, or prosthetics, or anything like that. Lord of the Rings was like stepping into a videogame for me. It was another world completely. But, to be honest, I basically did it so that I could have the ears. I thought they would really work with my bare head.Working with Martin Scorsese was an absolute minute-by-minute education without him ever being grandiose about it.
Cate BlanchettI'm the age I am, but my skin is in pretty good condition because I've been consistent with my skincare.
Cate BlanchettIf you over plan New Year's Eve it's going to be a disaster so you have to be alive to changes.
Cate BlanchettMy husband wasn't put off by it - he thought it was hilarious to see me dressed as Dylan! He didn't particularly want to kiss me with stubble all over my face - it felt a bit odd! But I think he's used to it [the make-up process].
Cate BlanchettI think it's always good to take on things that at first seem bigger than you. Then you just try and surmount them.
Cate BlanchettWe're growing up with a very illiterate bunch of children who have somehow been taught that film is fact when, in fact, it's invention. Hopefully, an historical film will inspire people to go and read about the history but in the end it is a work of fiction and selection. As for the armour itself, no it wasn't particularly comfortable.
Cate Blanchett