Cate Blanchett to Receive TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award

Cate Blanchett is set to be honored with the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on September 8. The award recognizes women in the film industry who have championed the careers of others. Proceeds will support TIFF’s Every Story Fund.

Renowned Australian actor and producer Cate Blanchett is slated to receive the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award during the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, taking place on September 8 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada.

The two-time Oscar winner has made significant contributions to the film industry through movies such as 'Tar,' 'The Aviator,' 'Blue Jasmine,' and the 'Elizabeth' franchise. Proceeds from the event will benefit TIFF's Every Story Fund, dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in film.

Blanchett, who is also set to participate in an 'In Conversation With…' event reflecting on her career, has been lauded not only for her on-screen performances but also for her off-screen advocacy for equity and justice. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey reinforced Blanchett's alignment with the goals of the Share Her Journey initiative, recognizing her as a transformative force in storytelling. The award, introduced in 2022, has previously been received by Patricia Arquette and Michelle Yeoh. This year's TIFF runs from September 5 through September 15 and remains one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.

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