Cate Blanchett
Age:
38
Role:
Elizabeth I in Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Character:
Elizabeth I’s rule is being challenged by King Philip II of Spain who wants to restore Catholicism to England.
She is prepared to defend her empire and go to war. But she is struggling to balance her royal duties with her unexpected feelings for Sir Walter Raleigh.Previous Oscar Wins:
One – 2005 Best Supporting Actress for The Aviator.
Previous Oscar Nominations:
Two – 1998 Best Actress for Elizabeth -2006 Best Supporting Actress for Notes On A Scandal.
Awards for Role:
Cate Blanchett has been nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, Bafta’s and Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Critics:
‘Blanchett and the film powerfully embody the range of Elizabeth's mind and the force of her intellect, along with the necessary balance between moral scruple and realpolitik.’ Observer (UK)
‘God save Cate Blanchett. Without her performance, this second history lesson on Elizabeth I's reign would be a little dry.’ Hollywood.com
‘A lesser movie compared to its 1998 predecessor, this sequel nonetheless delivers the sort of stirring drama and sweeping spectacle its subject demands. Blanchett, meanwhile, shines brightly enough in the title role to make Elizabeth III a certainty.’ Total Film
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