Cate Blanchett demands ‘equal pay for equal work’

Blanchett was on the red carpet at the BFI London Film Festival earlier this week as Carol screened as part of the prestigious festival.

The story is set in the 1950s and sees the women coming up against many problems as they realise they want to be together, with the Oscar-winner finding it easy to put herself in Carol’s shoes.

Blanchett said she read Vanderbilt’s script in one sitting.

Carol, adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price Of Salt, opens in United Kingdom cinemas on November 27. “She was clearly in lockdown at the time”, Blanchett says, “and when I met her I found it very hard to reconcile that Mary to this incredibly vivacious, vital, vibrant, hilarious, front-footed go-getter”.

Filming love scenes with Rooney, 30, was a “relief”, she told reporters. “It’s just time to get on with it, really”.

With two new films presented and a lifetime achievement award on its way, Australian actress Cate Blanchett has taken center stage at a London Film Festival featuring several strong female leads.

“Both characters are quite isolated-not only because their feelings set them apart from others, but the gap in their ages”, Blanchett said.

The director, who previously worked with Cate on the Bob Dylan film I’m Not There, wanted his stars to feel comfortable with the scenes.

She said: “I think even if this film had been made five or 10 years ago, it would have been perceived as being more political. Finally we get to be together”. “She is one of the greatest actresses that we have today”, she said on Wednesday. “When asked who from in that list might ‘keep a secret” she stated ‘anyone by Alec”.Blanchett then threw them all under the bus when asked to announce ‘the biggest flirt or ladies man ” The conspicuous choice is DiCaprio yet they’ve all had their moments, ‘ she decided. “No offense, but I’m busy and I’ve got four kids”.

Slated for release on December 18, the film also stars Sarah Paulson and Kyle Chandler.