In 1999, Cate Blanchett starred as Lady Gertrude Chiltern in the film An Ideal Husband, based on Oscar Wilde’s 1895 play. Released in the United States on June 30, 1999, Cate was 30 years old. Born on May 14, 1969, in Ivanhoe, Australia, she was 29 when filming An Ideal Husband in England during the summer of 1998.
Cate Blanchett as Lady Gertrude Chiltern, Minnie Driver as Miss Mabel Chiltern, and Rupert Everett as Lord Arthur Goring in An Ideal Husband (Credit: Miramax Films)
Cate Blanchett’s career has been marked by iconic roles highlighting her versatility and grace. Her performance as Lady Gertrude Chiltern in An Ideal Husband was just one of many that solidified her status as a leading lady. Over the years, Cate has continued to captivate audiences, not only with her acting but also with her impeccable fashion sense.
Nearly two decades after An Ideal Husband, Cate’s elegance remains as timeless as ever. In 2016, she made a memorable appearance at the SK-II #ChangeDestiny Forum at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood, where she epitomized class and sophistication in an ivory Antonio Berardi dress.
Cate Blanchett radiates elegance with soft waves and a warm smile at the 2016 SK-II #ChangeDestiny Forum in West Hollywood on February 26, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The then-46-year-old actress made quite an impression in the form-fitting dress from Antonio Berardi’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection.
Cate Blanchett stuns in a form-fitting ivory Antonio Berardi dress paired with metallic silver pumps at the 2016 SK-II #ChangeDestiny Forum in West Hollywood (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The plain but classy number had a fitted waist, tulip-inspired cap sleeves, a zip detail on the side, and a straight hem that fell a few inches below her knees. It showed off her slender figure excellently.
Cate Blanchett shows off her slim figure in a cream-colored Antonio Berardi dress (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Cate kept her jewelry to a bare minimum, adding extra height to her statuesque frame with silver pumps. She completed her look by wearing her golden tresses in loose waves, smokey eye makeup, and coral pink lipstick.
Cate Blanchett wears an Antonio Berardi pre-fall 2016 dress to the SK-II #ChangeDestiny Forum (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The Benjamin Button star looked polished in this ensemble. Her mirrored leather metallic silver pumps, which featured pointed toes and about four-inch heels, further glammed up her look.
Cate Blanchett adds a touch of glamour with mirrored silver pumps (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)