A new award for Cate!

Are you preparing for award season already? Sad about the lack of your favourite actress in the next winners lists? Don’t worry: a year without Cate is not ok, so BAFTA decided to award her the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for excellence in film. The ceremony will take place in LA on October 26. Save the date!

“With an impressive and extensive repertoire of work on screen and stage, Cate’s award-winning talent is unprecedented, earning her international acclaim and numerous accolades,” said BAFTA Los Angeles chairman Kieran Breen. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate her brilliant work by honoring her with this year’s Stanley Kubrick Britannia award for excellence in film.”

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Good evening! Cate Blanchett received no award yesterday for The Present, but a new accolade was just around the corner. The Queen’s Birthday Honour are awarded every year in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday in the Commonwealth Realms, and Cate has been nominated Companion of the Order of Australia. You can read the official press statement below. Rejoice and (donate)!

CATHERINE ELISE BLANCHETT NSW AC
For eminent service to the performing arts as an international stage and screen actor, through seminal contributions as director of artistic organisations, as a role model for women and young performers, and as a supporter of humanitarian and environmental causes.

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