In Cate Blanchett's new film Tár, Blanchett plays renowned musician Lydia Tár, who according to the film is one of the greatest composer-conductors of our time.
Tár is an EGOT having won all four major entertainment awards and is the first female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.
While Blanchett has garnered Oscar buzz for the role, she's also earned a new title: lesbian icon... and the Oscar-winning actress is delighted by it.
In an interview with Attitude Magazine, Blanchett learned that several LGBTQ outlets have named her a lesbian icon.
When asked her thoughts on the title, Blanchett replied:
"Yeah, baby!"
"Don't know what it means but it's nice."
"Yeah, cool, I'll take it."
\u201ccate blanchett lesbian icon confirmed! \ud83e\udd1a\ud83c\udffc\u201d— \ud835\udd56\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd56\ud835\udd5f\ud835\udd52 \u2601\ufe0f (@\ud835\udd56\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd56\ud835\udd5f\ud835\udd52 \u2601\ufe0f) 1673620534
Fans on Twitter absolutely loved that Blanchett owns her title.
\u201ccate blanchett saying "yeah baby" after being told she\u2019s a lesbian icon is everything\u201d— ran (@ran) 1673709050
\u201ccate blanchett fully taking her lesbian icon status in 2022 WE LOVE TO SEE IT\u201d— Rina (@Rina) 1673618680
\u201c\u201cladies and gentlemen, her!\u201d, her being sustainable queen and lesbian icon cate blanchett\u201d— lotte (@lotte) 1673624735
\u201cCate Blanchett? A Lesbian Icon? \n\nYeah, baby! \ud83e\udee0\ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8\u201d— Ms. Curtis-Freeman (@Ms. Curtis-Freeman) 1673677040
\u201c"yeah baby \ud83d\ude0f" SHE'S SO PROUD OF BEING A LESBIAN ICON I'M SOBBING\nhttps://t.co/mR6iLFV9R9\u201d— genie \ud83c\udf0c CATE BLANCHETT WORLD DOMINATION (@genie \ud83c\udf0c CATE BLANCHETT WORLD DOMINATION) 1673625115
\u201ctwo weeks into 2023 & cate blanchett has won a golden globe amongst countless others, been nominated for a sag, and confirmed she\u2019s a lesbian icon. this year\u2019s out to serve\u201d— zee (@zee) 1673662112
\u201c\ud83d\udea8 NEWS FLASH \ud83d\udea8\nCate Blanchett has officially added "lesbian icon" to her r\u00e9sum\u00e9\u201d— MARTO \ud83d\udc33\ud83e\ude84 (@MARTO \ud83d\udc33\ud83e\ude84) 1673728150
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— Diane Buzani (@DianeJi22832172) January 15, 2023
\u201cCate Blanchett? A Lesbian Icon? \n\nYeah, baby! \ud83e\udee0\ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8\u201d— Ms. Curtis-Freeman (@Ms. Curtis-Freeman) 1673677040
\u201cthe "lesbian icon" cate blanchett!!!\u201d— Rina (@Rina) 1673623994
You can watch the full segment below.
Cate Blanchett on Tár and lesbian icon status: ‘I don’t what it means - but I’ll take it!'youtu.be
Blanchett won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in her role as Tár, and the film itself has won several Best Picture awards on this year's circuit. The Fabelman's, however, took home the Golden Globe for Best Picture.
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