She’s had the best professional year of her life but Cate Blanchett has also cleaned up in the style stakes.
The 45-year-old Aussie star, who won the Best Actress at the Academy Awards, has cemented her place as a style queen of red carpet fashion.
True to her style, the talented thespian has worn some beautiful designer gowns including a stunning Armani Prive gown to the Oscars this year. Her divine ensembles and oversized accessories often give our Cate an ethereal presence infront of the cameras.
Let’s take a look back and admire the Aussie superstar’s impressive style file.
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Cate has made some truly spectacular fashion choices.
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Cate at the Women In Film 2014 Crystal + Lucy Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on June 11, 2014 in Century City, California.
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The Aussie actress attends the ‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’ Premiere at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
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Cate Blanchett dressed in Valentino at Chopard Trophy during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival in May.
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Cate wowed crowds in her Armani Prive at the Oscars this year.
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While it was a little avant garde, Cate was nothing but beautiful in the Balenciaga gown she donned at Blue Jasmine premiere in New York.
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Cate wears this tangerine dream to the ‘Blue Jasmine’ Australian premiere in Sydney.
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Cate is not afraid of taking fashion risks and while some may have thought this Dior gown was a miss we think it’s a total winner!
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Cate wears a metallic long sleeve dress with scarlet lining to the New York Film Critics Circle Awards Ceremony in New York City.
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Cate channels some ethereal elegance in this mauve marvel with chunky gold accessories at the Dubai International Film Festival in December.
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Lovely in lace: This pastel number teamed with nude pumps and a striking red lip is possibly the actress’s best look ever!
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Cate shows off her flawless skin.
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Cate in Givenchy couture at the London premiere of her film Blue Jasmine.
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Cate wears a dark strapless jumpsuit to a Film-makers Award’s night in Dubai.
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Cate looks amazing in this fitted olive ensemble she wore to the Harper’s Bazaar Woman Of The Year Awards in November.
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Cate with husband Andrew Upton at the Sydney Theatre Company 2014 Season Launch in September.
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The Oscar winner looks effortlessly chic even off duty as she walks through LAX in July.
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Cate spotted in July showing off her fabulous figure in a fitted LBD in New York.
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Cate’s close-up: With flawless skin it’s no wonder the star has been an ambassador skincare brand SKII for almost a decade.
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Cate brought back some ol’ Hollywood glamour to the red carpet in this beautiful black and white ensemble.
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Cate’s minimal look was a winner from every angle.
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Green with envy: the actress wore a green retro cut dress for her appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ in July.
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Superstar rocking some chic shades: Cate looks every bit the famous actress in this black-on-black-on-black ensemble.
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The Oscar winner looks otherworldly in this delicate high-neck lace dress.
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