Meet the Nominees 2008: Best Actress

by Jacki Garfinkel

Cate Blanchett

Role: The Queen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Age: 38
How she got here: While on a vacation in Egypt at 18, another guest at Cate's hotel in Cairo asked her to be an extra in a move. Five years later Cate had her first major stage role in Oleanna opposite Geoffrey Rush. In 1998 she was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in Elizabeth, the prequel to Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Who she has to thank: Queen Elizabeth for giving her a role to play
Awards so far: Academy, Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA awards
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