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Birthday special: 10 interesting facts you may not know about Cate Blanchett

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SNS | May 14, 2018 1:45 pm

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May 14 marks the 49th birthday of Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, who has time and again proved her finesse as an actor. Be it garnering rave reviews for her performances or breaking records through her films, Blanchett is indeed one of the most prominent figures in Hollywood. But do you know Blanchett has won an Oscar for portraying an Oscar winner? We bet there are some more interesting facts about the actor that you don't know. On the occasion of Blanchett's birthday, let's check out more that may surprise you! (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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During her childhood Blanchett described herself as 'part extrovert, part wallflower'. Interestingly, she had a penchant for dressing in traditionally masculine clothing and went through goth and punk phases during her teenage years. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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While in Egypt, Blanchett was asked to play an American cheerleader as an extra in the Egyptian boxing film, 'Kaboria'. In need of money, Blanchett accepted the offer. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Blanchett is the only female actor to receive Academy nominations for portraying the same role in two films, Queen Elizabeth 1. Additionally, she is the only Australian to win two acting Oscar awards. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Being an acclaimed actor is not enough in today's time. However, Blanchett is one of the actors that has tasted both commercial and critical success. As of 2017, Blanchett's films have grossed more than $10 billion at the box office worldwide. Also, she has featured in seven Oscar-nominated films. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Blanchett is also considered as one of the most attractive celebs of Hollywood. She was ranked 31st in the Empire magazine survey for 100 'Sexiest stars in Hollywood'. In the year 1999, she was among the People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People'. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Apart from her work in Hollywood, Blanchett has also had an extensive career on stage and is a four-time Helpmann Award winner for Best female actor. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Blanchett was appointed as Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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After spending more than five years in the industry, Blanchett eventually gained worldwide fame with her breakthrough role Elizabeth I, which was directed by Shekhar Kapur. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton purchased a modern-minded-five-bedroom auplex apartment in downtown Sydney, which was once owned by popular satirist, Barry Humphries. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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Remember 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy? Blanchett was seen in the film as Galadriel and was quite attached to her character. Blanchett was very fond of her prosthetic elf ears that she eventually took the prop back home as a token of her memorable character in the film. (Photo Credits: Facebook)

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