What can you say about Cate Blanchett? She’s an Oscar-winning actor, she’s a champion of the arts, and she’s a goddamn cultural icon.
We didn’t think that we could respect Cate Blanchett more than we already do. Then this happened.
Blanchett is currently promoting her latest film, Cinderella, and last night, while being interviewed by reporter Jonathan Hyla on Channel Ten’s The Project, Blanchett responded to one of the stupidest questions in history in a way only she can.
It started out awkwardly enough, with Hyla quipping that he should have brought a six pack of beer, as Blanchett seemed like the kind of person who you could “sit down and have a beer with”. Blanchett smacked down the idea, saying, “this date is not going well. I do not drink beer,” suggesting perhaps a vodka instead.
Blanchett took control of the interview at that point, saying “getting back to the movie at hand – one of us has gotta do our job,” but the brief moment of sanity was short-lived.
Perhaps Hyla backed himself into a corner by starting with “OK, serious question,” but there’s still no excuse for what came out of his mouth next.
“How were you able to get that cat to do what you wanted it to on a leash?”
No. Just no.
Before Hyla was able to continue, the new Queen of Australia voiced what everyone was thinking: “That’s your question? THAT’S your fucking question?”
Blanchett ended the interview at that point, saying “nice to meet you” and offering Hyla a handshake. He misinterpreted her again, going in for the high-five. *Facepalm*
Watch the excruciating exchange below:
