Synopsis
Cate Blanchett discusses the evolution of Hollywood for women since she began her career, addressing issues of ageism and sexism. She notes how the industry has improved with more female representation and shares her views on the impact of social media on privacy during award shows.Key Takeaways
- Cate Blanchett highlights the past shelf life of actresses in Hollywood.
- She emphasizes the growing influence of female producers and writers.
- Blanchett has over 100 screen credits and is actively producing projects.
- She advocates for non-televised award ceremonies to preserve privacy.
- The actress reminisces about the communal spirit of late '80s social events.
Los Angeles, March 27 (NationPress) Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett, who has spent nearly thirty years in the entertainment industry, addressed the issues of ageism and sexism that persist in Hollywood.
She elaborated on how the landscape for women of a particular age has transformed since her debut in acting, as reported by deadline.com.
“When I initially entered the industry, the typical shelf life for actresses was roughly five years,” she conveyed to Business Insider.
“I believe that with more female producers taking charge, there’s a greater presence of women in writing roles. The increased diversity at the foundational level of the industry makes the content more thrilling for audiences,” Blanchett remarked about the current scenario for women in Hollywood.
Since her Oscar-nominated breakthrough as Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film Elizabeth, Blanchett has amassed over 100 credits on screen, in addition to producing various projects such as Carol, Mrs. America, Tár, Rumours, and her upcoming 2024 series Disclaimer.
The actress is currently wearing two hats as both the star and producer of the Zellner brothers' forthcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang, which features a star-studded cast including Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum.
Recently, Blanchett expressed her belief that Hollywood’s award ceremonies should return to being non-televised. During a guest appearance on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang’s Las Culturistas podcast, they discussed the intrusive nature of social media and mobile devices.
Blanchett commented, “There are so few places left where you can experience privacy. I cherished the late '80s, attending dance parties in Sydney for Mardi Gras. People were genuinely present and enjoying themselves.”
“It was a non-aggressive atmosphere, where no one was being recorded, and no one cared about others' actions.”
