Blanchett scoops best supporting actress gong
Cate Blanchett won the best supporting actress Oscar today for her role as movie legend Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator.
She beat hopefuls Sophie Okonedo, as well as Laura Linney for Kinsey, Virginia Madsen for Sideways, and Natalie Portman for Closer.
The Australian star said: “Thank you to the Academy who know Katharine Hepburn intimately.
“When you play someone as terrifyingly well known as Katharine Hepburn it’s a collaborative effort. You need as much as help as you can get.
“Thank you of course to Miss Hepburn. The longevity of her career is inspiring to everyone.
“Most importantly, thank you to Martin Scorsese. I hope my son will marry your daughter.”
The Aviator won a third award for costume design. British winner Sandy Powell said: “I just want to thank Marty (Scorsese) for being the inspiration to us all.”
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