Cate Blanchett: Voted Best Australian Actress

The most recent Poll asking 'Who is Australia's Best Actress' has now closed. Cate Blanchett is our best actress after taking out 57% of the votes. Nicole came in second with 23%, followed by Toni Colette, Judy Davis and Naomi Watts.

Cate is richly deserving of this honor. Here are 10 reasons why:

1. Classically trained in dramatic arts.
2. Chooses great film roles more often than not.
3. Gracefully acknowledged Gwyneth Paltrow for her 1998 Oscar win for "Shakespeare in Love" when everybody knew Cate should have received it for "Elizabeth".
4. Everybody speaks highly of Cate.
5. Current Co-Director of the Sydney Theatre Company, with husband Andrew Upton.
6. Lives in Australia and is proud of it.
7. Supports an Eco-friendly environment for us all.
8. Does not seek attention (NOT a fame whore). Therefore, the Australian media leave her in peace.
9. She is not in the papers every other day expressing her deep inner thoughts.
10. Totally likeable person.