Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett has shared her thoughts on the possibility of retiring from acting. This comes after she had a busy year in 2024, where she delivered leading performances in Lionsgate’s live-action Borderlands movie, in Guy Maddin’s dark comedy movie Rumours, and in the Apple TV+ miniseries Disclaimer. The latter earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Film.
Cate Blanchett reflects on her acting career
During a recent interview, Blanchett revealed that she isn’t really planning to be an actor for a long time, confirming that, even though her retirement from acting is still far in the future, she won’t be having a hard time letting it go. While reflecting on her experience as a celebrity, the acclaimed actress explained that there are still a lot of things she would like to fulfill in life besides being an actor.
“My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it. I am serious about giving up acting. (There are) a lot of things I want to do with my life,” Blanchett shared. “When you go on a talk show, or even here now, and then you see soundbites of things you’ve said, pulled out and italicized, they sound really loud. I’m not that person. I make more sense in motion – it’s been a long time to remotely get comfortable with the idea of being photographed.”
She continued, “I’ve always felt like I’m on the periphery of things, so I’m always surprised when I belong anywhere. I go with curiosity into whatever environment that I’m in, not expecting to be accepted or welcomed. I’ve spent a lifetime getting comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable.”
Blanchett was most recently seen in Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller movie Black Bag, which currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. She will next be seen in the comedy-drama movie Father, Mother, Sister, Brother with Adam Driver and Vicky Krieps. She’s also currently in production for the sci-fi comedy Alpha Gang, in which she’ll be starring alongside Channing Tatum and Dave Bautista.
(Source: Radio Times via The Standard)
