Cate Blanchett Empowers Women’s Rights with Cannes Statement

Australian actress Cate Blanchett made a powerful statement at a Cannes Film Festival party, hosted by Variety and the Golden Globes, by shedding her heels on stage to express solidarity with the women of Iran. Cannes, known for its red carpet dress code requiring women to wear heels, has witnessed a growing trend of heel removal as a political symbol in recent years.

During the ceremony, Blanchett presented the breakthrough artiste’s award to Zahra Amir Ebrahim, star of the film Holy Spider. In a light-hearted moment, she playfully exclaimed, “This is to stab everyone who stands in the way of women’s rights. Up the vajayjay!” Using the jocular term for vagina, Blanchett added a touch of humor to her passionate message.

Ebrahim, emotionally moved by the honor, drew attention to her home country, Iran, where she highlighted the execution of innocent people. She reflected on the paradox of being an actress, serving one’s own emotions while simultaneously acting as a flag, mirror, or light. This award, for her, symbolized the celebration of this paradox.

Re-reported from the story originally published in https://www.wionews.com/