Overview

• Blanchett, worth an estimated $95 million, described herself as 'middle class' during a press conference.
• Social media users criticized her for being out of touch with reality and her actual financial status.
• Some defended her, suggesting she referred to British social class distinctions rather than economic status.
• Blanchett made the comment while discussing her work with refugee filmmakers.
• She has not yet responded to the backlash.