Cate Blanchett, one of today's most accomplished actresses

Artsy: Blanchett is an avid art collector. Any time we have a little bit of extra money tucked away, we collect paintings and sculptures. I love living with those things, the Australian actress says. Photo: AFP

The ravishing Australian actress continues to make waves in Hollywood.

A little known fact about Australian actress Cate Blanchett who plays Cinderella’s wicked step mother in the new Disney release: Her father was American.