Genevieve Blanchett is a talented and creative production designer who has worked on a variety of films and stage productions.
She is also the younger sister of famous actress Cate Blanchett, with whom she has collaborated on several projects.
Genevieve is passionate about architecture and coffee, which influences her artistic vision and style.
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- Full name: Genevieve Blanchett
- Date of birth: 1971
- Age: 52
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Melbourne, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Production Designer
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Robert Blanchett and June Blanchett
- Siblings: Cate Blanchett (sister), Bob Blanchett (brother)
- Spouse: Andrew Upton (divorced)
- Children: Alice Upton and Max Upton
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Genevieve Blanchett, now 52, was born in 1971 in Melbourne, Australia. She is the youngest of three children of Robert Blanchett, an advertising executive, and June Blanchett, a teacher and property developer.
Her sister is Cate Blanchett, who became a famous actress, and her brother is Bob Blanchett, who works as a computer engineer.
Genevieve grew up in a middle-class family and attended Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School. From a young age she was interested in art and design and often sketched and modeled buildings and landscapes.
She also enjoys watching movies and plays with her sister Cate, who inspired her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Genevieve studied architecture at the University of Melbourne and received her BA in 1993. She then moved to Sydney and worked as an assistant to various production designers and art directors.
Personal life
Genevieve Blanchett married Andrew Upton, a playwright and director, in 1998. They met while working on the play Audacious, a comedy written by Upton and starring Cate Blanchett.
Genevieve and Andrew have two children, Alice and Max, born in 2000 and 2002. Genevieve and Andrew divorced in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.
They remain on good terms and raise their children together. Genevieve is currently single and lives in Sydney.
She is very close to her sister, Cate, and often visits her and her family. Genevieve is also a coffee lover and owns a collection of coffee makers and coffee beans.
She loves to travel and explore different cultures and cuisines.
Career
Genevieve Blanchett began her career as a production designer in 1993 when she worked on the film Frauds, a black comedy directed by Stephan Elliott and starring Phil Collins and Hugo Weaving.
She received positive reviews for her quirky and creative designs, which fit the tone and themes of the film.
She then worked in several other films, such as Audacious (1995), Bangers (1999), The Rage in Placid Lake (2003), Little Fish (2005) and The Eye of the Storm (2011).
She also worked for several television shows, such as Wildside (1997-1999), Love My Way (2004-2007) and Rake (2010-2018).
Genevieve also tried her hand at theatre, collaborating with her sister Cate and ex-husband Andrew in several productions.
She has designed sets and costumes for productions of the Sydney Theatre Company. The Maids (2014), The Present (2015) and The Year of Magical Thinking (2017).
She also works in opera. Katya Kabanova (2017) staged at the Sydney Opera House. Genevieve has won several awards and nominations for her work, including an Australian Film Institute Award, a Production Design Society of Australia Award, and a Helpmann Award.
Net worth
Genevieve Blanchett has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
She earns the majority of her income as a production designer for film, television and theatre. She also owns several properties and investments in Sydney and Melbourne.
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