Cate Blanchett says she’s seriously considering giving up acting: "I mean it"

Cate Blanchett in Black Bag — (Image credit: Focus Features)

There is little doubt that Cate Blanchett is one of the best actresses of our time. Now, the two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in major franchises like Lord of the Rings and the MCU, is considering giving up acting for good.

In a recent interview with Radio Times, Blanchett talked about her plans for the near future. "My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it. I am serious about giving up acting. [There are] a lot of things I want to do with my life," she explained.

"I make more sense in motion – it's been a long time to remotely get comfortable with the idea of being photographed. I've always felt like I'm on the periphery of things, so I'm always surprised when I belong anywhere. I go with curiosity into whatever environment that I'm in, not expecting to be accepted or welcomed. I've spent a lifetime getting comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable."

We last saw her in Steven Soderbergh's spy thriller Black Bag, where she starred opposite Michael Fassbender. Her next projects include the star-studded alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang, and Jim Jarmusch’s new movie Father, Mother, Sister, Brother.

Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.

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