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TracyCATE BLANCHETT SPEAKS OUT ABOUT ELECTION
October 27th 2007 03:57
I always think of Cate Blanchett as being a demure actor who thinks before she speaks, unlike a lot of other stars around. According to Channel Nine’s news, she stated that she hopes that whoever wins Australia’s federal election in November will disconnect Australia from its ‘embarrassing’ relationship with the US. She further stated that by having this strong link, Australia has forced a gap between them and Asia which she believes is not a wise move.
During this week, Cate was in London for the premier of Elizabeth: The Golden Age, a role that is believed to earn her an Oscar, she told London’s Guardian newspaper that, ‘Whoever gets in will have to deal with this climate of paranoia.’
Now, I’m not judging Cate’s political beliefs, rather noticing with some empathy that being in the media’s strong eyeball can make it difficult to express political opinions without causing a furore. Just because someone is famous, it doesn’t mean they automatically have to be a role model does it?
I might be slightly cynical but my other thought was how this might negatively affect her likelihood of an Oscar...I wonder how long it will be before the next news bulletin announces that she has compromised her chances because of her statements? I guess that is just the reality of being highly famous, as with anything in life, it has its difficulties. Fame isn’t all glory.
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Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
I'm not saying I think Cate is ignorant, but there are several who speak out about what's what in the world who do seem ignorant, and lost in LA-LA land.
...(Toni Collette)...(the pretentious idiot)...
Michaelie
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I know what you mean, on one hand I think, well they are entitled to express their opinions as we all do (to some extent of course), then on the other hand it seemed rather foolish to be so blatant about her beliefs and then on the other hand it annoys me how the media makes such a big deal of these things. My hand analogy always involves more than one hand.
Thanks for your comments,
Tracy
Comment by Anonymous
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
That is a good point....I never thought of those examples.
Tracy