Do you remember the iconic character Katherine Hepburn from Martin Scorsese’s “The Aviator?” Yes, you guessed right, we are talking about the famous Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett. The Australian actor began her career on the Australian stage, taking on roles in Electra in 1992 and Hamlet in 1994. However, she gained international recognition due to her portrayal of Elizabeth I in the drama film “Elizabeth” (1998). In fact, this brought her a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
Moreover, she also has Academy Awards to her credit. So you can say that Blanchett is one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors. Over the years, she has won countless awards and honors. However, she enjoys relatively private home life and has been with her husband – Andrew Upton, for the past 25 years.
So in today’s article, we will share some interesting details about Cate Blanchett’s personal life. You can stay with us until the end if you are eager to know more about her life. Let us have a look!
When Did Cate Blanchett & Her Husband Meet Each Other?
Many of you are probably curious to know the answer to this question. Let us share with you the details. Needless to say, Cate Blanchett was already a famous star when she first met Andrew Upton. Even though they thought each other indifferent in their first meeting, the celebrities soon discovered that they had a lot in common.
In a 2013 interview, the actor opened up about their first encounter. Do you want to know where the lovebirds first meet each other? It was at the shooting of a movie that they met each other. In fact, Cate Blanchett had also told in that interview, “It was mostly animosity…he thought I was aloof, and I thought he was arrogant.”
Initially, they did not connect, and they went out with other people who were still friends. But there was always an issue when all four went out together. Andrew and Cate were always bickering with each other on their double dates.
However, things escalated quite quickly when they played a late-night game of poker and shared their first kiss. At once, they realized that they had chemistry with each other. Moreover, a 2015 interview with Ellen DeGeneres Cate revealed that their courtship lasted only 21 days. Sounds quite interesting, right?
As per the sources, they were together for three days, and while lying on the bed, Blanchett joked about what conversation they had. When he said “Cate,” the actor thought he was probably going to propose to her for marriage; however, he asked if they could get some food together. But after 21 days, Andrew Upton indeed proposed to her for marriage.
Some Significant Aspects About Cate Blanchett Husband Andrew Upton
As per the sources, Andrew Upton is an Australian playwright, screenwriter, and director. So yes, both Cate and her husband belong to the same field. In fact, he has adapted the works of famous writers like Gorky, Chekov, Ibsen, and others for London’s Royal National Theatre Company. Moreover, Upton also wrote the original play Riflemind in 2017, which received many positive reviews.
In addition, Upton and his wife Blanchett are the co-founders of the film production company, Dirty Films. Moreover, under this, he served as a producer for the Australian film “Little Fish” in 2005. At the same time, the couple also became the joint artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company from 2008 to 2012.
Upton is also highly talented, like his celebrity wife. He was the recipient of several awards like the Rotary Professional Excellence Award in 2014. This was an award to honor a person who has shown consistent professional excellence in their vocation by contributing to the benefit of society. This was indeed an honor for him to receive it.
So you can understand that Cate and her husband are highly popular in their field. Their 25 years of married life is also pretty rare in this showbiz world, where countless divorces and breakups exist.
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How Many Children Does The Couple Have?
Many of you who are Cate Blanchett’s ardent fans will know about this info. However, let us share the details with all those who are unaware of it. As you know, Blanchett and Upton have been together ever since their courtship days. In fact, the celebrity couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in December 1997.
So they welcomed their first son, Dashiell John Upton, in 2001. Their second child Roman Upton was born in 2004, followed by their third son Ignatius Martin Upton in 2008. In 2015, they adopted a daughter, Edith Vivian Patricia Upton, since they have always wanted a daughter.
It was in 2020 that Cate Blanchett opened up about their adoption journey. She revealed that it was indeed “wonderful” to have a girl in a family of boys. Moreover, it was their fourth time becoming parents, so they enjoyed every bit of it. The feeling was the same as if she was her biological daughter.
How Does Cate & Her Husband Manage Everything Despite Their Busy Schedule?
Needless to say, Cate Blanchett has always been one of the most iconic actresses in the Hollywood film industry of all time. Her incredible performances in several hit projects have earned her some prestigious awards. In fact, not only is she successfully managing her work in the outside world, she is handling everything adeptly at her home.
So starting from taking care of her kids to managing other household work. Meanwhile, Upton has his own busy career as a screenwriter and playwright. Moreover, Blanchett has openly discussed how difficult it becomes for both of them to manage since they have busy schedules. In fact, she also said in an interview that she might have a “perverse attraction to chaos.”
Moreover, she also mentions that now that the couple has been together for a long time, they do not have any problems when they are doing work together. In fact, life becomes even more interesting. As per the sources, Blanchett and Upton divide their stay between their homes in East Sussex and Australia. In this way, they are raising their four kids and working on their individual projects. At times, they have also worked together on some projects. We can indeed say they form a great team together.
Ending Note
So as we conclude, we can say that Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton are one of those couples from whom you can take lessons on how to stay happy together by managing all obstacles. Especially in the showbiz world, where multiple divorces and marriages have become pretty normal, this couple has a strong bonding. We hope they stay happy with their family always.
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