Actress Cate Blanchett has opened up about how much she was paid for her role in one of the highest-grossing films of all time, The Lord of the Rings – and said it was “basically nothing.”
During a recent interview on “Watch What Happens Live,” the “Borderlands” star was asked which of her films earned her the most.
“I think it’s probably ‘Lord of the Rings,’” guessed host Andy Cohen.
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Cate Blanchett co-starred in The Lord of the Rings. (Getty Images/Everett Collection)
Blanchett responded, “Are you kidding me? No, no one was paid to do this movie.”
When asked if she had received a “piece in the back,” Blanchett replied: “No! That was long before all that. No, nothing!”
“I wanted to work with the guy who made Braindead,” she said, referring to Peter Jackson’s 1992 film, also known as Dead Alive.
Blanchett went on to explain how little she was paid for her role in The Lord of the Rings.
“I mean, basically, I got free sandwiches, and I got to keep my ears.”
Cate Blanchett claims she was underpaid for her role in The Lord of the Rings. (Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
The Oscar-winning actress played Galadriel, a royal fairy, in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and wore prosthetic pointed ears as part of her costume. Blanchett also starred in the “Hobbit” film series – a prequel to “The Lord of the Rings.”
“Women don’t get paid as much as some people think,” Blanchett said.
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Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett says she was “basically” paid in “free sandwiches” when she worked on “The Lord of the Rings.” (Reuters)
Blanchett’s representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
During Blanchett’s appearance, she “begged for the fifth,” when Cohen asked her which of her male Hollywood colleagues was the most demanding to work with, including Brad Pitt, Robert Redford, George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
The actress is set to star in the upcoming film “Borderlands” alongside Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Blanchett managed to avoid a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet, thanks to her co-star Curtis. (Getty Images)
Earlier this week, Blanchett narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction, thanks to her co-star Curtis.
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At a special screening of the new comedy on Tuesday, Curtis stood directly behind Blanchett trying to cover up her torn pants, telling Entertainment Tonight: “Nothing’s happening! You know what’s happening? I got it back.”
The two leading ladies laughed throughout the interview and remained close to each other, with Curtis self-consciously covering Blanchett’s butt.
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