Without question, Cate Blanchett’s physical elegance permeates her roles. Like a dancer, she seems to have complete physical and emotional control over her onscreen work, lending her characters dignity–whether they are queens or housewives. But forget her gracefulness for a second, and what soon becomes clear is the reason Blanchett has evolved into one of the most adored actors in the business: She always seems to ground her characterizations naturally and realistically. [More]