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Onscreen, babies and animals are my inspiration. They're so alive and there and not messed up in the head the way I am.

Cate Blanchett

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Cate Blanchett
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: May 14
Actor
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Film Producer
Stage Actor
Television Producer
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Melbourne
Australia
Catherine Élise Blanchett
Catherine Elise Blanchett
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