Cate Blanchett Jokes She’s ‘Going Naked’ to Venice Premiere of ‘Disclaimer’ After Reporter Brings Up Cannes Dress Some Interpreted as Pro-Palestinian Statement
variety.comCate Blanchett skirted a question about a dress she wore on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet that some interpreted as a pro-Palestinian statement at a Venice Film Festival press conference on Thursday.
Though the actor never commented on it herself, many internet users took the dress she wore to the Cannes premiere of “The Apprentice” — with its black, white and green colors against the red carpet matching those of the Palestinian flag — as a political stance, with the New York Times even writing a piece questioning the dress’ meaning.
The dress was brought up during the Venice press conference for Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón’s new series “Disclaimer” when a reporter asked if she was planning any red carpet surprises for Venice.
In response, Blanchett simply joked: “I’m going naked.” Elsewhere during the conference, Blanchett discussed the key themes of “Disclaimer,” including the idea of shame.
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