Cate Blanchett, one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses, recently opened up about how much the industry has changed for women. With over 100 roles across three decades, she’s seen the highs, lows, and now, real progress.
Blanchett recalled that when she started, female actors had a short shelf life. “The shelf life of actresses when I first came on the scene was about five years,” she said.
But things aren’t the same anymore. She pointed out how more women now call the shots as producers and writers, pushing for better, more diverse stories.
“I think that female producers have more agency,” Blanchett explained. More women in writers’ rooms and behind the camera means better content and bigger opportunities.
From her breakout role as Queen Elizabeth I to producing projects like Carol and Tar, Blanchett has quietly led change in the industry. She’s not just acting — she’s making things happen behind the scenes.
Currently, she’s working on a quirky alien invasion comedy called Alpha Gang, where she’ll both star and produce. At 54, Blanchett shows no signs of slowing down — and neither does the progress she’s witnessed.