Cate Blanchett’s best advice

The best advice Cate Blanchett ever received on being lead actress:

“Being a lead actress isn't just having the bulk of the lines, it is actually leading the cast and making sure that everyone is okay. And making sure the tone of the room is one in which everyone can work.”

“You create a situation where people can make mistakes. When you show other actors that you make mistakes, they realize, ‘oh, I can make mistakes.’ And you create an environment where people can surprise each other.”

“Because if you create an environment where people can’t make mistakes, nothing happens.”