Cate Blanchett Claims ‘No One Got Paid Anything’ to Make ‘Lord of the Rings’
Cate Blanchett, known for her iconic role as Galadriel in 'The Lord of the Rings', recently revealed that she earned almost nothing for her work in the legendary trilogy.
Appearing on 'Watch What Happens Live' to promote her new film 'Borderlands', Blanchett surprised host Andy Cohen by disclosing that despite the global success of the films, she was compensated with little more than sandwiches and her elf ears. She also highlighted the ongoing issue of pay disparity for women in Hollywood, noting that she received no residuals from the franchise.
Appearing on 'Watch What Happens Live' to promote her new film 'Borderlands', Blanchett surprised host Andy Cohen by disclosing that despite the global success of the films, she was compensated with little more than sandwiches and her elf ears. She also highlighted the ongoing issue of pay disparity for women in Hollywood, noting that she received no residuals from the franchise.
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00:00Cate Blanchett just revealed that she got paid virtually, quote,
00:03nothing for arguably her most famous role as the Elven Queen in The Lord of the Rings.
00:08Cate Blanchett is a critically acclaimed actress renowned for her versatility and
00:12powerful performances across film and theater. She gained widespread recognition for her role
00:18as Galadriel, the ethereal and wise Elven Queen in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
00:23The epic fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novels became a cultural phenomenon,
00:29praised for its groundbreaking visuals, storytelling, and memorable characters,
00:33solidifying its place as one of the most popular and influential film franchises of all time.
00:39Recently, while appearing on Watch What Happens Live to promote her upcoming film Borderlands,
00:44host Andy Cohen took a guess at what Blanchett's most profitable movie was,
00:48suggesting Lord of the Rings. But Blanchett shocked Cohen and the rest of the world when
00:53she responded, Are you kidding me? No, no one got paid anything to do that movie.
00:58I mean, I basically got free sandwiches and I got to keep my ears, which is something they fed me.
01:04The star went on to tell Cohen, Women don't get paid as much as you think they do.
01:08And when asked about any residuals from the film, she commented,
01:11No, that was way before any of that. No, nothing.