Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso A Tea with Cate Blanchett
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Feb 13, 2022 
Cate Blanchett, the award-winning actress known for her roles in 'Elizabeth' and 'Nightmare Alley,' shares her journey of artistic discovery. She discusses her transformative role in 'Nightmare Alley,' reflecting on themes of truth and deception. Cate reminisces about her father's influence and an enlightening encounter with a psychic. Parenthood reshaped her creative purpose, while embracing 'divine dissatisfaction' has become a part of her artistic journey. She also touches on her affinity for imperfection and the complexities of identity in her craft.
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Truth vs. Belief in Modern Life
- Cate describes the film 'Nightmare Alley' exploring the internal monster within humans rather than external creatures.
- She reflects on modern confusion around truth, where facts have become perceived as beliefs.
Childhood Mischief and Deception
- At age nine, Cate disguised herself to trick strangers by pretending to have lost a dog and even cried to make the lie believable.
- She experienced complex emotions when the lie was acknowledged yet socially accepted, shaping her early feelings about deception.
Early Casting Agent Script Reader
- After drama school, Cate worked as a casting agent's script reader, observing actors' audition nerves and vulnerability.
- This gave her insight into the emotional dynamics of actors auditioning and the importance of ambivalence in acting.
