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it makes me feel better for sure, but you're right, i've been busy and packed with a lot to do, promoting two projects is not easy, I don't know why I always get in troubles saying yes to everything I can. I haven't seen my kids in two weeks but who is counting. I've missed you even more, not kidding, I always mean to text you but then i remember we are usually at different time zones and I'd be so ashamed if i interrupt your sleep. You're the most gorgeous face of LV so I can't wait to see the new campaign. so are we having the ballerina premiere soon? i'm counting the days to see this new project, you've told me a lot about it and i can't wait!! -me? well, right now I'm in Poland in the film festival but i will be back to London soon, I hope to be in LA before the holidays so we can have our night out as soon as possible. i need to lose a little, relax and get a little tipsy in good company and i can tell you more dirty details about my life. actually, there's nothing too dirty to share but i like to think i have an exciting and crazy life. i've been filming a new spy film and i took some inspiration of you, how to look glorious and bad ass while i do it. well, tell me, do you have any idea where are you going to spend the holidays?

Oh stop, you're not cruel. You're out there living your life and we love that in this house. But if it makes you feel better, you’re officially forgiven—since you promised wine, dancing, and a proper catch-up. Hey, I’ve missed you like crazy. I’m in L.A. right now, buried in a Louis Vuitton campaign and prepping for this massive 'Ballerina' event in Brazil next month. It’s exciting, but I’m running on caffeine and chaos—classic me. Enough about me, though—what about you? What’s been going on in your life? Where are you these days, and how’s everything been? I need all the updates.

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I know I've been cruel for abandoning my favorite people but I'm here, I'm back and ready to spend time with you again, it's necessary to catch up, to remember what a good time we can have together. it's been a while and i miss it, i miss you so badly. well, tell me more, why are you surviving caffeine and chaos? what's going on in life and work lately? give me some information before our new encounter. are you kidding me? that's exactly what I need, well, i'd love a crazy night out with wine and some dancing after a long chat and a couple of bottles of wine. what do you think? but tell me, where are you spending your days now?

How dare you abandon me in my time of need. Kidding, kidding—I could never hate you. You’re too fabulous to forget, even if I tried (which I wouldn’t, obviously). You're busy being a superstar and that's doing the world a favor because it means we can see your gorgeous face on our screens. I’m just over here surviving on caffeine and chaos, but the thought of your adorableness keeps me going. Now that you’ve resurfaced, we need to fix this immediately. Let’s do something fun—catch up over coffee, wine, or whatever your heart desires.

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I don't know Chris, at this point I feel older than everyone but it might be because i've been doing what I do for more than thirty years, i feel like i have seen everyone born in this industry and i feel the mother or granny of half of you but you're right, i look good so it makes me a very attractive granny. well, well... I'm waiting for that reunion so tell me, where and when and we can do it, i'm in poland these days but i will be flying to London this weekend, if you're around then let me know and i want to get a nice meal, good wine and maybe some dancing soon with my younger brother aka you. okay, hold on... then if there's something in you telling you don't let her go, then listen to that inner voice and don't let her go! you can't risk losing someone great just because you're afraid, what if it turns out to be the greatest love affair you've had ? oh! look at me! i'm still a romantic one. who would've told, i thought that side of me was dead, so now that i can say it's still there.

Oh please, you are not much older than me. Life sounds like it’s been a whirlwind for you, but I love that you’re finding your groove after those complicated years. You deserve every bit of that good place you're in. You know that I deeply respect you. You are really milking the compliments, huh? I see you, Cate, kidding, but you know it's for the talent and the surrounding elegance. Of course! We can always catch up before and update each other about each other's life. Ohh... who? Tell me all. The good and dirty stuff. I do get you, though! I don't want to suffer again, but it's also a shame to leave this woman behind because of the fear of her breaking my heart. She's too amazing to let go.

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I'm starting to believe the queen status now, and I hate to seem pretentious so I'm sorry If I don't have self-control now that I'm being called your majesty by you. Do you think so? the truth is that I love fashion, clothing and I enjoy pampering myself with great pieces on events and red carpets, for years and years I did what I could and now I have a great team behind this. Please, tell your friends I'm cool and great and let me know what they say about you making me blush, oh! don't forget to tell them, that I said you're phenomenal and drop dead gorgeous too. How old are you Rachel? I know many people consider this a wrong question, but I'm amazed by how young you are and the talent you own. Sake is good, isn't it? i think we can share drinks and a great talk about films, tv and fashion between many other things. So, can I pick the date and place for this encounter? NYC sounds good for you or are you a LA girl? where is your residency sweet Rach? see? i have so many questions about you and your life.

First of all, Cate—Your Majesty—Cate (see, I’m practicing restraint), don’t even think of calling yourself an old lady. You’re the epitome of timeless glamour, and frankly, I’m half convinced you might actually be immortal. Secondly, I made you blush? Okay, as if this day could get any better. You'll see me bragging about this to my friends. But seriously, thank you for saying that—I’m going to ride this high for weeks. White wine, gin, and sake? You’re officially the coolest drinking buddy. Sake it is, then! We’ll toast to our new friendship and probably end up solving all of life’s problems over a bottle or two. As for my schedule, you’d be amazed at how quickly I can rearrange my “very important” plans when Cate Blanchett asks if I have time to hang out. I’ll even clear a week if it means we can make this happen. Name the time and place—I’m there.

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Yes. I've lived all my life in Sydney, but then, after some years of marriage we moved to London so it's home since decades ago, and I love it, London is now my favorite city in the world and I bought my house and farm here, The weather, people and the countryside are my thing. so you are in LA? I visit that city a lot because of work but i prefer NYC if I'm honest. And tell me, what do you do during this time of the year? do you have time off or do you still have a lot of work to do?

you have a farm ! ? that seems amazing ! i believe i heard london is quite a cold and gloomy place. i've been for a few days for shows, but never longer. yes — all that is amazing and i'm sure the kids are pretty excited for this time as well. oh i think so too for sure. i usually spend mine in LA, but i'm looking forward to enjoying them in new york instead for a change.

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oh, darling!, you can call me whatever your heart desires but I'd prefer to be called Cate, your majesty is a little too pretentious and i don't want to seem like a smug. not yet, at least, i like to wait a little before to show my true colors. i'm kidding, i promise i'm not a terrible person but i'm honored, and i'm blushing!! stop! okay, don't stop, keep going because i'm already in love with you and it's only our first day. i'm glad the paths had crossed now because you're so cute! talented, stunning, cute and funny? what other gifts do you have? and answering your question, my drink of choice is always white wine, gin and lately sake, i'm obsessed with sake. I'd love to share a toast or two or more to celebrate this encounter and this new friendship but tell me, aren't you too busy lately to hang out with this old lady?

Cate—can I call you Cate? Or should I go with Your Majesty? Either way, I’m officially blushing because 1) You like Notting Hill too, so clearly, we were destined to be friends, and 2) You know who I am?! Stop. This is a day for the diary. Honestly, I’ve been out here just… lurking, waiting for the stars to align so we could cross paths. Clearly, the universe knew I wasn’t emotionally ready until now. I can’t believe I’m even saying this, but since the ice is broken, what’s your drink of choice? Because I’m thinking this historic moment deserves to be toasted with something fabulous. My treat, obviously.

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cate: I was expecting this review from the editor in chief of a great magazine. I know you've got a good eye for photography and photo shoots and i'm expecting you to direct the next one for me. cate: so, did you enjoy the outfits and the lack of clothes in most of them? and the best thing is that you met all the animals that made an apparition in these photographs. they are celebrities now. don't worry, i can repeat all over again only for your eyes if that's your wish ;)

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jenna: so, i've had a minute to finally acquire those new photoshoot photos of yours..the magazine very quickly made it's way into my office jenna: and first of all, had i known that's how you dress when you're cleaning the patio's on the farm, i would've requested that a lot sooner in the day before we got muddier last weekend - although, i think i would’ve caught on to how cold you were, kinda fast

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I think so too! I mean, why would they make us waste all that shit? well, hopefully, it changes soon too and we can go back to the simplest times. Maybe I won't be alive when it happens, which it sucks but i will be a nice ghost seeing this change and also annoying people at nights but that's a different story. I was a madonna girl too, i wanted to be like her, i loved to wear things like her and i think i'm still that person. i'm still that crazy, pervert and insane young lady at heart. -you will get an award, awards sometimes don't worth it or don't mean anything, but they work as paper or books holders so i want you to have one, because it will be hot to see you on the stage giving a great speech. also, you can use them as mic to sing during karaoke nights. i love, love the idea of monica and ross dance routine, i'll start practicing from now and on until we can show the world our dance moves. wouldn't it be fun?

And this, is why the world need's more brains - unfortunately some aren't being used for good. Simple in so many ways ! oh gosh, all over. I was such a huge madonna girl, like a virgin era - then just mixed with any and all psychedelic rock band's i could grab my hands on in late eighties ohio. You were literally the coolest, i would’ve easily been obsessed with you ! and hello ? that young lady did entirely that, you changed the game, for the better - I know ! it's giving me such a warm feeling but also reminding me just how many years have pasted, which, it's banana's. I just feel like my heart's so full, about to combust, you know ? even if i won absolutely zero awards, i won this incredibly complex and delicious witch - but also, the drinking and dancing ? that's set in stone, hon ! i'm tempted to start learning a routine for us to start pulling out at all these after parties - like that one friend's episode with Monica and ross with their new years eve dance.

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I think spending special days with friends is amazing. they are the family you've chosen which turns out to be better than anything, sometimes we're forced to keep bounds with family when they are really not the best influence in our lives. I divorced a couple of years ago, so now I have to share my kids with their dad during holidays and it's not my favorite thing but I have to, so i have time to spend with them and the other half are now to spend with friends too.

Right? Like what better way to celebrate then literally making it your own. Well family is kind of complicated so it was small and with my grandmother and my brother mostly. Recent years its been with friends' families.

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new/old pics of cate blanchett behind the scenes of carol (2015)

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I'm usually spending holidays in London, in my farm with my kids and it gets cold here too, i love this season and as you, i enjoy hot beverages, baking cookies and decorating them with my younger kids, watching movies and just enjoying the previous days to christmas, there's a special vibe everywhere, don't you think so? i love new york during this time of the year. do you always spend holidays in the big apple?

with everyone talking about holidays i instead want to ask — what do you like to do as the season gets colder ? i know in some places, season doesn't change too much, but in sweet new york — we're really feeling it all. i'll share mine — being hot chocolate and hot apple cider. always amazing to stay warm and just taste amazing. who knows why we don't have this shit year 'round. ( @cate-eblanchett )

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that's right, life gets more hectic with age so imagine how hectic and complicated it's for me that i'm much, much older than you! it's insane and you don't want to know. i'm kidding, life hasn't been bad at all this year, i've had a lot of work and my kids are growing and doing their stuff, and i'm honestly at a good place after a couple of complicated years. i'm maggie smith for the accent and the age? or only because of the talent? you're like geroge clooney to me. you can ask for a nice present for christmas under the tree from me to you witg all my love but i hope we can get to hang out and catch up in person before that!! - okay, so you're connecting with an old cast member and is it becoming something deeper maybe? -uff tell me about it! falling in love at this age seems impossible! and i don't think i'm ready for that again, last time i had an awful breaking up so i'm not risking to suffer again in that way. i'm seeing someone, yes, but we're just having fun, hanging out, we admire each other and we're good friends who get a little fun time to time but again, i'm too scared to get into deeper relationship so i'm not going there again.

Of course, you do! You’ve set up permanent residency in there, rent-free. Life really does get hectic as we get older, doesn’t it? But honestly, if anyone’s smashing it, it’s you. Retirement talk or not, I know you’ll keep thriving because those projects (and the new offers) won’t finish themselves! Maggie Smith vibes are spot on for you; elegance, heaps of talent, and just the right amount of cheeky. As for Christmas, I’ll have to think big since you’re offering… Kidding, I never know what to ask, but as long as you don't give me new socks as my whole family does, we're good. I'm having fun with an old cast mate of mine. It just feels surreal at this moment. It's harder as we get older because I find it more difficult to be in love, and when I like someone, it's all practical stuff coming to my mind. So, you're not seeing anyone right now?

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that sounds fun! i love the interviews with kittens and puppies, i've done that and the hot ones too but if i'm completely honest, sometimes i get tired of answering the same questions over and over again thousands of times but it's part of the job and it's fun when you do it with co-stars who had become your friends. i've been promoting tv series disclaimer and a movie called rumors and well, now i'm in poland in a film festival so it's fun. i'm thinking about hitting every after party that i can.

Yeah, I've been there since the beginning. Kind of play one of the main characters. The promo and everything is fun because I get to do it with some of my best friends. So it never really feels like any work. We've done hot ones and kitten interviews this go around - how can that be exhausting? Even if I feel like my mouth is still burning from those wings. What things have you been promoting? I've been spending a lot of time with my dog, taking him on walks and everything. Doing a couple other things, too. Went to a Christmas celebration thing with Amazon the other night.

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You started this introduction with a quote from one of my favorite films ever which makes us automatically in really good friends, besides all the compliments and good comments about me. who are you and why i didn't meet you earlier? i´m kidding, I've seen you, of course i know your work in the marvelous mrs maisel, and besides incredible gorgeous and talented you have such a good taste in films and actresses because you think i'm an icon. Hi, hi Rach! it's a pleasure to finally get to meet you! where have you been all this time? why we haven't crossed paths before?

Important question: how does one achieve icon status? I bumped into Elizabeth Stewart the other day and started babbling about how much I admire you and practically begged her to introduce us. She promised she would, but I thought, why not shoot my shot directly? So here I am—just a girl, standing in front of her hero (in spirit, anyway), asking her to take a chance on her. Yes, cheesy Notting Hill reference. Okay, done babbling. Hi, I'm Rachel. Huge fan. / @cate-eblanchett

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cate: it's not random at all because I do the same, so please, tell me more! I'm in the history of fashion? how is that even possible? I feel so importante and fashionable right now. cate: That dress was and still is a dream. I still keep it, I have a special room with all my gowns and important outfits through my career and that dress is there. I don't know if it still fits me and I don't know if I want to find out. I remember talking about it with my stylist and she had many options but when i saw that dress I fell in love, by that time there were not many designers interested in me, now it's different but i was so excited galliano wanted to give me a dress so of course i still have it. cate: sometimes I feel it was yesterday but it's been more than two decades! it's insane! do you have a special place for your clothes or shoes? or what do you like the most?

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vic: so this might be totally random but i was scrolling on twitter while on a flight and i landed on a page that posts photos of great fashion moments. i've really gotten into the history of fashion as of late and i can't seem to get enough of it. vic: anywayssss, they posted a picture of you at your first oscar ceremony and wow, that gown? you obviously looked as stunning as you do now but that dark purple galliano dress? out of this world gorgeous. those flowers and a hummingbird on the back? ugh, this might be one of my fave red carpet looks of all time. vic: how did you choose the look? do you still have it or did you have to give it back? / @cate-eblanchett