Cate Blanchett Got A Tattoo After Her 2014 Oscars Win (& Amy Adams Tagged Along)

Cate Blanchett is in a category of her own. Her electrifying talent and alluring elegance has made her one of Hollywood's most captivating stars. The iconic Blanchett has had a versatile and impressive career. As far as her movie roles, she's portrayed high-profile figures like Katharine Hepburn and Queen Elizabeth I, which scored her an Oscar and Golden Globe, respectively. Other notable film roles include "Carol," "Tár," and "Blue Jasmine." The Australian native is also a stage veteran, having appeared in many classic theater productions.

Being an esteemed actor also means strutting down countless red carpets. When it comes to her personal style, Blanchett loves to experiment and views fashion as a theatrical endeavor. In 2019, she told Vogue, "I love fashion. I see it all as costume. That's where it springs from [for me], an interest in character and costume — but also when you get to work with great designers or people who are so good at tailoring or interested in forward-looking ideas." A huge element of style also includes tattoos. And whether it's real or fake, Blanchett is no stranger to sporting some ink.

In 2014, Cate Blanchett won the Oscar for best lead actress. She received the award for her riveting performance in Woody Allen's film "Blue Jasmine." She played the role of Jasmine, a New York socialite whose life falls apart following her husband's arrest for financial fraud. In competing for the Oscar, Blanchett was up against some of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors — Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Judi Dench, and Amy Adams. In her gracious acceptance speech, Blanchett gave shout-outs to each of her fellow nominees. Regarding Adams, she gushed, "Amy Adams — everything you do, but your performance in 'American Hustle' blew my mind."

A day after her Oscar win, Blanchett celebrated by etching some ink on her body, per Vanity Fair. Yup, the star got a tattoo, and brought pal Adams along. The tattoo shop applauded Blanchett, tweeting, "Congrats to our friends @JaredLeto and #CateBlanchett for your #Oscar wins!" So, what tattoo did Blanchett end up getting? Well, it's a mystery, as the specifics were not revealed. It's unclear if Adams got a tattoo. However, as of 2009, she did not sport any tattoos. On the other hand, Blanchett's lower stomach was already inscribed with her husband's and kid's first initials.

Cate Blanchett isn't covered in ink. Yet, in a 2015 red carpet appearance for "Carol," she tricked fans by donning a black dress adorned with fake tattoos on her arms and chest, per E! News. The intricate designs included words like "emotion" and "passion," as well as roses, leaves, and branches. She then decided to repeat the look for a 2018 event that paid tribute to George Clooney. According to Elle, the designer of her dress was Yacine Aouadi. Apparently, the tattoo embroidery took 200 hours to complete. Blanchett has been known to wear her gowns more than once. She once told The Hollywood Reporter, "From couture to T-shirts, landfills are filled with garments that have been unnecessarily discarded. Particularly in today's climate, it seems willful and ridiculous that such beautiful garments are not cherished and reworn for a lifetime."

In 2015, Aouadi gave the inside scoop on her tattoo embroidery in an interview with Vogue. She noted that Blanchett's tattoos were made just for the actor. She added details on her inspiration, saying, "The [embroideries] that are in the collection, some are from my own tattoos. I have "Amour" on my hand, and the black bands that you can see on Cate, I have around my ankles." She further explained, "To make it hand-embroidered means you can really customize the 'tattoo,' like if it was real—it's all the good points without all the bad points!"