This actress is about to receive a lifetime achievement award: can you recognize her?

At the upcoming San Sebastian Film Festival, scheduled from September 20 to 28, 2024, this actress will receive the Donostia Award, honoring her 30-year career. Can you recognize her? Here’s a hint: she’s Australian!

In the previous photo, you saw a very young Cate Blanchett, in a shot from 1994. The enchanting Australian actress made her big screen debut in 1990 with the film 'Kaboria.' Let's take a look at her story and see how she has changed through these beautiful images.

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Born in 1969, Catherine Elise Blanchett, known as Cate, has played a wide range of roles throughout her career in the magical world of cinema, often taking on very complex characters that showcase her impressive acting skills.

Her passion for acting initially led her to the theater stage and then to the cinema. One of her early major successes, which many will remember, is 'Elizabeth' (1998), which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

Cate Blanchett continued to solidify her status in Hollywood by starring in iconic films such as 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001), 'The Aviator' (2004), and 'Blue Jasmine' (2013).

Her performances in 'The Aviator,' directed by Martin Scorsese, and 'Blue Jasmine,' directed by Woody Allen, earned her the coveted Oscar statuette for Best Supporting Actress (2005) and Best Actress (2014).

Other significant films in her filmography worth mentioning include 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' (2008), 'Robin Hood' (2010), 'The Hobbit' series (2012-2014), and 'Carol' (2015).

In 2011, she was one of the stars of 'I’m Not There,' a film about the life of Bob Dylan. In this movie, Blanchett demonstrated her extraordinary versatility by playing a male role, the fictional character Jude Quinn.

Image: I'm Not There Trailer/Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers/Youtube

Among her more recent works are 'Ocean’s 8' (2018), a female-led version of the famous saga, 'Don’t Look Up' (2021), and 'Tár' (2022).

Her latest project is 'Borderlands' (2024), a sci-fi film where she shares the screen with other Hollywood greats, including Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

According to The Famous People, Cate Blanchett has also dedicated energy and time to the theater, becoming the artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company alongside her husband Andrew Upton.

As for television roles, the Oscar-winning actress has shown little interest, preferring the big screen. Her filmography includes nearly 60 films.

The few times she has participated in television projects were brief appearances in series like 'Police Rescue' (1993), 'Rake' (2013), and a cameo in 'Black Mirror' (2023).

However, she has also taken part in other more demanding TV projects, such as the miniseries 'Bordertown' (1995), 'Mrs. America' (2020), and 'Stateless' (2020).

Did you know Cate Blanchett is also a devoted and talented voice actress for cartoons and animated films? Let’s see what she has voiced!

She voiced Gran Mamare in Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film 'Ponyo' (2009), Penelope in the 'Mr. & Mrs. Stewie' (2012) episode of 'Family Guy,' and Spazzatura in Guillermo del Toro’s 'Pinocchio' (2022). Apparently, she asked the director to let her be part of it.

As her long career demonstrates, Cate Blanchett is an extraordinary and talented presence in Hollywood, a great actress who continues to inspire new generations with her always spectacular performances.

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