In this episode of pplpod, we explore the career and life of Cate Blanchett, widely regarded as one of the finest and most versatile performers of her generation,. We trace her journey from her international breakthrough as Queen Elizabeth I to becoming the most-nominated Australian actor in Academy Award history.

Join us as we break down her most iconic roles, from the elf leader Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings trilogy to her Oscar-winning performances as Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator and the neurotic Jasmine Francis in Blue Jasmine. We also discuss her ability to disappear into diverse characters, including Bob Dylan in I’m Not There and the conductor Lydia Tár in Tár,.

Beyond the screen, we look at her tenure as artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company alongside her ...