Hollywood heavyweight Cate Blanchett, worth a cool $95 million, just rocked the boat at the Cannes Film Festival by claiming she’s “middle class.” At a swanky United Nations press event, while wearing her Goodwill Ambassador hat, Blanchett tossed this gem into the conversation, causing a social media storm.
“I’m white, I’m privileged, I’m middle class,” the “Lord of the Rings” legend declared, seemingly unaware of her own A-list status. She didn’t stop there, adding, “and I think one can be accused of having a bit of a white savior complex.”
Blanchett went on to explain how mingling with refugees “totally changed my perspective on the world and I am utterly grateful for that.”
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Despite her intentions, the internet wasn’t buying it. Fans and critics alike blasted Blanchett for being woefully out of touch, questioning how a star raking in millions—$13 million in a year alone—could ever describe herself as anything but filthy rich.
Does Blanchett need a reality check?
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REACTIONS:
You almost have to be a billionaire to be considered "rich" these days.
— Mike (@Mike0243) May 22, 2024
Greediest 'profession'.
— Adrian (@AdrianD444) May 22, 2024
More like no Class !
She is filthy rich uppermost class.
Like I said, she's No Class!
Dumb itchbay !— danp2000 (@danp20002) May 24, 2024
These people are insufferable.
— Thomas Kela (@flynn6062) May 23, 2024
If this dumb Bitch is middle class, then I’m fucking dirt poor!!! Where’s my fucking food stamps?
— Richard Cranium (@RichardCDeez) May 22, 2024