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The biggest winners and losers of the Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards were announced overnight, with fan favourites in for a shot at snagging the coveted Oscar awards. Actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams made the announcements from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Some nominees came as no surprise to avid film fans, while others were a shock, with some favourite apparently snubbed by the Academy. Sci-fi comedy drama Everything Everywhere All At Once scored 11 Academy Award nominations, the most for any film in 2023, with Best Picture well within their sights. All Quiet on the Western Front and The Banshees of Inisherin came in second with a total of 9 nominations each. Australian actor Cate Blanchett was honoured with a chance at Best Actress for her leading performance in the psychological drama Tár. Cate is a favourite in this category, and a win would see her with three Oscar awards to her name. In the Best Actress category, many were shocked to see Viola Davis snubbed for her work in the historical drama The Woman King. Viola had been a contender for the award all season, with recognition at the BAFTA Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Australia’s own Baz Luhrmann missed out on a nomination for his directing work on Elvis, but the film didn’t miss out entirely, bagging nominations in eight categories, including the sought after Best Picture. James Cameron, director of Avatar: The Way of Water, best known for directing Titanic, did not receive a nomination for Best Director either. Catherine Martin, the most awarded Australian in the history of the Oscars with four wins to her name, received two nominations for her work on Elvis for both Costume Design and Production Design. The nominees for Best Actor came with no surprises, though many thought Tom Cruise may feature there for his performance in Top Gun: Maverick. Hugh Jackman also missed out on a nomination in this category for his work in The Son. Despite snubs in other categories, most films were acknowledged with multiple nominations, though perhaps not always in the areas they wanted. Fans were certain the likes of The Woman King, Babylon, and The Whale would be up for a chance at Best Picture, but each was left disappointed when the list of contenders was announced. With six nominations, Top Gun: Maverick looks set to take home at least one award, but all eyes are on Tom Cruise and his chance for a first Academy Award win. While he wasn’t nominated for Best Actor, the film did secure itself a chance at Best Picture, with many praising the Academy for honouring a box office success. The winners of the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on March 13 (Australian time), with comedian Jimmy Kimmel set to host the event. Image: Getty Images

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Cate Blanchett hints at early retirement

Cate Blanchett has alluded to an early retirement from acting in a candid interview. The Aussie actress, who is currently based in Los Angeles, is primed for yet another Oscars win for her role in the upcoming psychological drama Tár, but shared that the movie took a major toll. Chatting with The Sunday Project, the 53-year-old said she was still trying to "process" the emotional load of working on the film, in which she plays the fictional world-famous pianist Lydia Tár. “I think it was because it was such a physical role, the echoes of it are still with me and I think I’m like a lot of audience members, I need time to process it,” Blanchett said. “Obviously I’m lucky enough to work with some amazing directors who have changed my life, but when it all comes together like that, it does stay with you." “So I don’t ever want to work again …” she added, laughing. After working in show business for three decades, Blanchett admitted she has been “profoundly homesick over the last four years”, after basing herself in Los Angeles from 2015 alongside husband Andrew Upton and their four children. “‘I’m very obsessed, as most Australians, obsessed by water. I want to be by the water, in the water,” she said. “I would love to learn to be patient, to be still and think. My grandmother was a wonderful gardener and my mother is likewise an excellent gardener and she lives with us, and I really want to spend time in the garden with my mum.” At the end of the interview, The Project co-host Hamish McDonald joked, “Congrats on the film, and your retirement.” Blanchett added, “I’m sure there are millions of people around the world applauding right now.” Image credits: Getty Images

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Cate Blanchett adds haunted English manor to real estate portfolio

After letting go of all of her Sydney properties, Cate Blanchett has added a sprawling English manor to her real estate property. The Australia actress, along with her playwright-director husband Andrew Upton, purchased the Highwell House in the UK for $6.25 million. However, the home comes with its own dark history and sordid past and is revealed to have been a famous haunted house that also was a drug den, a meeting place for pagans and a notorious hide-out for criminals on the run. The Victorian manor was built on the estate in 1890 and began to fall into disrepair in the early 2000s before it was refurbished in 2015. While the home today carries an airy, luxurious yet subtle charm, the property was labelled as Britain’s 13th most creepy abandoned house in 2015. A Facebook page dedicated to Highwell Estate, which was previously named Potters Manor House, is said to feature pictures from people who visited the home and claimed to have captured images of ghosts or spirits. Reports say local residents are overjoyed to have Cate, Andrew, and their four children moving into the home as they believe it has made the home safer. Scroll through the gallery to see the sprawling property in all its Victorian-style glory.

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Cate Blanchett gives rare glimpse inside $12 million Sydney home

Australian actress Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton have listed their Sydney home for an eye watering $12 million. Blanchett, who is notoriously known for keeping her life private, has given fans a rare glimpse into her luxurious five-bedroom apartment in the heart of the CBD. She purchased the property for $8 million in 2015. According to The Daily Telegraph, the home has attracted considerable interest online. It has been viewed more than 3,000 times since it was listed 12 days ago. The two-storey apartment is listed in the Astor building of Sydney and offers unbelievable panoramic views of some of the city's most famous landmarks, including Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden. The first floor boasts a gorgeous open plan living, including a lounge, a generous kitchen and dining area, and two bedrooms. The kitchen is simply a chef’s delight with stainless steel appliances, and gives plenty of storage options. High ceilings with deep stylish black windows flood the interior with natural light. The property previously belonged to Barry Humphries, who was better known by his comedic alter ego Dame Edna. He infamously and illegally combined three units in the historic building 35 years ago. Cate and Andrew, 53, bought the apartment from businessman Mark Bouris, the former host of The Apprentice Australia. It seems the pair are getting rid of all their Australian properties, after selling their Berlera Creek holiday home in December. Cate and Andrew are now living in England, where they own a $5.7 million manor called Highwell House in East Sussex. The pair wed in 1997 and share sons Dashiell, 17, Roman, 15, and Ignatius, 11, and daughter Edith, five.

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Quick change! Cate Blanchett turns heads with her showstopping outfits in New York City

Cate Blanchett’s stylist was working overtime on Monday after the actress stepped out in not one, but four showstopping looks as she promoted her new movie, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, in New York City. The 50-year-old turned heads as one of the ensembles was an over-the-top tuxedo with giant blue satin puff sleeves. The Eighties-inspired look was paired with a black leather clutch and sky-high patent stilettos, as she paraded around the city in the jaw dropping look. Her hair was styled in a retro updo, with her blond locks pinned into a low bun and her fringe flicked out. Earlier in the day, the star made an appearance on the Today show, wearing a stunning Barbie pink Akris Resort buttoned-up jacket and matching skirt. She accessorised with a pair of quirky sunglasses and kept the rest of her face fresh and simple with light makeup. Then, halfway through the day Cate stepped out in another chic outfit as she made her way to AOL Build, where she continued to promote her new movie. She chose a silky brown blouse and wide-legged brown trousers. Her fourth and final look was possibly the most impressive of all, as she paired a lemon coloured top with a pair of black peg pants. Scroll through the gallery above to see all of Cate Blanchett’s stunning looks.

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Cate Blanchett's adopted daughter is the spitting image of her

Aussie movie star Cate Blanchett has been photographed with her adopted daughter, Edith. Holding on to her mother as she was carried through the streets of Paris, the three-year-old shares a striking resemblance to her Oscar-winning mother. Edith Vivian Patricia was adopted by Cate and her husband, Andrew Upton, in February 2015. The couple, who have been married for 20 years, have three biological sons together –15-year-old Dashiel, 12-year-old Roman and 8-year-old Ignatius. <img width="408" height="469" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/43728/screen-shot-2017-10-03-at-11355-pm.png" alt="Screen Shot 2017-10-03 At 1.13.55 PM"/> The family sold their Hunters Hill mansion in January and have since being living in the English countryside. The actress revealed that she first wanted to adopt after having her first son in 2002. “I felt we had space, enough emotional room in our hearts and we’re privileged enough to have the capacity to have another child, so it wasn’t about biology,” she said at the Women in the World India Summit. “There wasn’t a desire to have a girl necessarily — gender of the children has never been particularly important to me, it’s more about their spirits, but it’s been a remarkable thing watching them welcome her and become a little troupe.” Cate was visiting Paris to attend Givenchy’s Spring-Summer 2018 show at Paris Fashion Week. Do you think Cate and Edith look alike? Let us know in the comments below.

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