Cate Blanchett

“For many years I was hearing stories about environmental issues, and one thing that struck me was the negativity and doom which got me down. I thought we could do something more powerful and more optimistic, and the idea of an awards ceremony came about, and we could talk about urgency and optimism together. It’s all about getting excited.”— Prince William explained on The Graham Norton Show how the idea for the Earthshot Prize came about.

I thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing. And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her?

— Hwang Dong Hyuk (creator of Squid Game) in a Tudum interview discussing Cate Blanchett's casting and the recruitment decision

A woman who chooses a dress, puts it on, and makes it her own is like an intimate ritual. I also believe that when women design for women, a different look at seduction arises: more personal, more conscious, and subtler. I want to create something that commands attention and that stays in memory.

— Silvana Armani, couturière of Giorgio Armani Privé, about the Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 collection