Catechive

(Huge thanks to @lablanchett for the translations and @cateblanchettfan for the magazine scans!)

“What is the secret about my success? I have a husband for 20 years. I can’t stay away from him.”

Andrew won over her with his words and immediately the actress felt they could get along on everything. They have unique relationship (sentimental and professional), thanks to which there are not only four children but also art.

She worked with Weinstein without being subjected to harassment. “I’ve always felt beloved and strong with Andrew by my side.”

“Any man in a position of power or authority who thinks it’s his prerogative to threaten, intimidate or sexually assault any woman he encounters or works alongside needs to be called to account. It is never easy for a woman to come forward in such situations and I wholeheartedly support those who have.”

It doesn’t matter that Weinstein has produced films such as The Aviator and Carol (films for which she gained two Oscar nominations), according to Cate all the men like Weinstein must respond to their crimes.

With balanced personality and always on the side of the underprivileged, the Australian actress is one of the most calm and serene person in Hollywood industry, thanks to her husband Andrew Upton: “I’ve never felt confident without the right man. He gives me peace of mind and stability that allow me to concentrate on my work.”

The couple has four children, Dashiell, Roman, Ignatius, and a little girl adopter two years ago, Edith. “For me it’s very important to have a large family. Although I love acting, I don’t want to feel lonely or without family!” she said.

In real life she’s the heroine of normality but when she acts she likes experimenting new characters (Manifesto, Hela in Thor Ragnarok).

After Wonder Woman, here is another superheroine. “Yes, but I’m really cruel! I’m Hela, the goddess of death! No. in all seriousness, finally on the screen, even Marvel’s female characters are represented. There are so many of them but they have been little considered.”

Have your children been happy to see you playing a comic book character? “Honestly, I was the most enthusiastic because even though I am a mother of a certain age, I like playing and kidding. But, yes, even my children were happy to see me in that role.”

Who are the women who inspire you at the moment? “Rihanna and Sarah Paulson.”

Manifesto has become a world art installation. What is art for you? “Art reflects our lives. It mirrors our hopes, illusions, feelings, weaknesses, dreams, and realizations.”

Cate, you look like a young lady, how do you keep fit? “I love eating and I’m pretty lazy so I only put it into shape when it is strictly necessary (for example, when I have to shoot a movie), but immediately I’ll eat hamburger and pasta. I enjoy my life! For this Marvel film, I learned Capoeira and I had so much fun.”

Soon you will turn 50. Are you afraid of middle-aged crisis? “We all have to face some crisis in life. The human being is imperfect and makes mistakes. It’s true that in your 50, you start thinking about your life, the part, missed opportunity, failures and wrong choices but since you can’t go back, it’s better to focus on your present.”

Are you scared about aging? “I think every age is important. For an actress, aging could be an interesting reality because we can get experience from our work. And do you know what the truth is?”

What? “In this period of my life, I’m very fine because I spend a lot of time with my family, with my darlings, and I’m well-organized with my job.”

You’re active in community theatre, do you prefer the theatre of making movies? “I love performing on stage because every night is different and special. Among the actors there is a unique alchemy and you can afford to improvise.”

You and your husband, Andrew, have been married ofr 20 years and still feel very “close-knit”. Does the “working together” help or hurt the couple? “Andrew and I support each other and we talk about everything. When I first met him, I felt that there was a special chemistry between us, there was no misunderstanding that could not be solved. All this made me think that we both could work fine as a couple but also at work.”

What is your recipe for happiness? “Seize the fleeting moment and appreciate what you have.”

And this is what you teach to your children? “Yes. For the rest, they’re free to do what they want. I don’t want to project my expectations on them and make them insecure.”

Did maternity change you as a woman? “I’ve become more practical: better at administering finances, more orderly at home, and more skilled in organizing time.”

Your friends say that you’re a very generous person. “I try to do everything with all my heart but also having friends who say good things about me is cool!”