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Cate Blanchett Signals Gradual Retirement from Acting

The acclaimed actress reaffirms her intent to step away from acting while remaining active in upcoming projects.

Cate Blanchett accepting an award in Spain in 2024
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Overview

  • Cate Blanchett has reiterated her serious intention to eventually retire from acting, citing a desire to pursue other interests in life.
  • In recent interviews, she expressed discomfort with celebrity culture, particularly with media misrepresentations and public scrutiny.
  • Blanchett emphasized that her transition away from acting will be gradual, as she continues to work on high-profile film and theater projects.
  • Her recent roles include Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag' and the upcoming Jim Jarmusch film 'Father, Mother, Sister, Brother.'
  • Blanchett's remarks highlight her unease with fame, as she reflects on a career spanning over three decades with two Academy Awards to her name.