Cate Blanchett's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Cate Blanchett.
Cate Blanchett is a highly acclaimed Australian actor and producer, considered among the best of her generation. Known for her versatility in both stage and screen performances, she has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has also received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, highlighting her exceptional talent and widespread recognition within the entertainment industry.
1993: Sydney Theatre Critics' Award
In 1993, Cate Blanchett was awarded the Sydney Theatre Critics' Best Newcomer Award for Kafka Dances and Best Actress for Oleanna, becoming the first actor to win both categories in the same year.
1995: Hamlet Production Continued
In 1995, Cate Blanchett continued to perform as Ophelia in a Company B production of Hamlet, and was nominated for a Green Room Award.
1996: Appeared in Parklands
In 1996, Cate Blanchett appeared in the short film Parklands, which received an AFI nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
1997: Feature Film Debut and Leading Role
In 1997, Cate Blanchett made her feature film debut in Paradise Road and secured her first leading role in Oscar and Lucinda, receiving wide acclaim and an AFI Award nomination for Best Leading Actress. She also won the AFI Best Actress Award for Thank God He Met Lizzie in the same year.
1998: International Prominence with Elizabeth
In 1998, Cate Blanchett achieved international recognition for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in the film Elizabeth, earning her first Academy Award nomination.
1998: Starred in Elizabeth
In 1998, Cate Blanchett starred as Elizabeth I in the historical drama Elizabeth, earning her international prominence, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Award (BAFTA), and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
1999: Appeared in Bangers, Pushing Tin, and The Talented Mr. Ripley
In 1999, Cate Blanchett appeared in Bangers, Pushing Tin, and The Talented Mr. Ripley, receiving her second BAFTA nomination for The Talented Mr. Ripley.
2001: The Lord of the Rings, Charlotte Gray, The Shipping News, and Bandits
In 2001, Cate Blanchett played Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and also appeared in Charlotte Gray, The Shipping News, and Bandits, earning Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for Bandits.
2001: Awarded Centenary Medal
In 2001, Cate Blanchett was awarded the Centenary Medal by the Australian government for her contributions.
2003: Played Roles in Lord of the Rings, The Missing, Coffee and Cigarettes, and Veronica Guerin
In 2003, Cate Blanchett played Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, appeared in The Missing, Coffee and Cigarettes (playing two roles), and Veronica Guerin, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Veronica Guerin.
2004: Won Academy Award for The Aviator
In 2004, Cate Blanchett portrayed Katherine Hepburn in The Aviator. In 2005 she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Aviator. She studied Hepburn's previous films in order to learn her mannerisms and speech patterns.
2005: Won AFI Best Actress Award
In 2005, Cate Blanchett also won the Australian Film Institute Best Actress Award for her performance as Tracy Heart in Little Fish, a film co-produced by her production company.
2006: Portrayal of Hedda Gabler and roles in Babel, The Good German, and Notes on a Scandal
In 2006, Cate Blanchett played Hedda Gabler at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She also starred in Babel, The Good German, and Notes on a Scandal, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Notes on a Scandal. In this movie, she portrays a teacher involved with a student and an older woman.
2006: Premiere magazine's Icon Award
In 2006, Cate Blanchett received Premiere magazine's Icon Award.
2006: Oscar Nomination for Notes on a Scandal
In 2006, Cate Blanchett received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Notes on a Scandal.
2006: Portrait finalist for Archibald Prize
In 2006, a portrait of Cate Blanchett and her family was a finalist for the Art Gallery of New South Wales' Archibald Prize.
2007: Oscar Nominations for I'm Not There and Elizabeth: The Golden Age
In 2007, Cate Blanchett received Oscar nominations for her roles in I'm Not There and Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
2007: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and cameo in Hot Fuzz
In 2007, Cate Blanchett was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People and appeared on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. She also made an uncredited cameo in Hot Fuzz, donating her fee to charity.
2007: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2007, Cate Blanchett was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
2008: Santa Barbara International Film Festival Modern Master Award and Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2008, Cate Blanchett received the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Modern Master Award and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2009: Appeared in Australian Legends postage stamps
In 2009, Cate Blanchett appeared in a series of commemorative postage stamps called Australian Legends.
2011: Won Green Globe Award for Greening the Wharf program
In 2011, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton accepted a Green Globe Award for the Greening the Wharf program at the Sydney Theatre Company.
2012: Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
In 2012, Cate Blanchett was appointed Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture.
2012: Honorary life member of the Australian Conservation Foundation
In 2012, Cate Blanchett was made an honorary life member of the Australian Conservation Foundation.
2013: Academy Award for Blue Jasmine
In 2013, Cate Blanchett won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Blue Jasmine, where she played a neurotic former socialite in the comedy-drama film.
2014: Women in Film and Television International's Crystal Award
In 2014, Cate Blanchett received Women in Film and Television International's Crystal Award for excellence in the entertainment industry.
2014: Another portrait finalist for Archibald Prize
In 2014, another portrait of Cate Blanchett was a finalist for the Archibald Prize.
2015: Honored by MoMA and Received BFI Fellowship
In 2015, Cate Blanchett was honored by the Museum of Modern Art and received the British Film Institute Fellowship, acknowledging her impact on the arts.
2015: Honoured at the Museum of Modern Art's Film Benefit and AACTA Longford Lyell Award
In 2015, Cate Blanchett was honoured at the Museum of Modern Art's Film Benefit and received the AACTA Longford Lyell Award.
2015: Oscar Nomination for Carol and Release of Cinderella
In 2015, Cate Blanchett was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Carol. Also in 2015, she appeared in Cinderella.
2016: Costume Designers Guild Lacoste Spotlight Award
In 2016, Cate Blanchett received the Costume Designers Guild Lacoste Spotlight Award.
2017: Broadway Debut in The Present
In 2017, Cate Blanchett made her Broadway debut in The Present, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play.
2017: Appointed Companion of the Order of Australia
In 2017, Cate Blanchett was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia by the Australian government, recognizing her continued contributions.
January 2018: Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum
In January 2018, Cate Blanchett was awarded the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum to honour her advocacy for refugees and displaced people around the world.
2018: Ranked Among World's Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2018, Cate Blanchett was ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses, highlighting her success and prominence in the industry.
2019: Performance in 'Carol' ranked 2nd best of the decade by IndieWire
In 2019, Cate Blanchett's performance in the film 'Carol' was ranked as the 2nd best movie performance of the decade by IndieWire.
2022: Oscar Nomination for Tár
In 2022, Cate Blanchett received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Tár.
2022: Honorary César award
In 2022, Cate Blanchett received the Honorary César award from the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma.
2022: Named in The Hollywood Reporter's listing of Women in Entertainment Power 100
In 2022, Cate Blanchett was named in The Hollywood Reporter's listing of "Women in Entertainment Power 100".
2022: Voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time
In 2022, Cate Blanchett was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire magazine.
2024: Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award
At the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, Cate Blanchett was named the recipient of the Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award.
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