Which screenwriter did actress Cate Blanchett marry in 1997?

Actress Cate Blanchett married screenwriter Andrew Upton in 1997. They met in Australia in the mid-1990s and married on 29 December 1997.

Upton is also a playwright, director, and translator. Together, Blanchett and Upton became prominent figures in Australian theatre, particularly through their leadership of the Sydney Theatre Company from 2008 to 2013.

The couple have four children. Their professional partnership is sometimes overlooked because Blanchett is internationally known for films such as Elizabeth and The Lord of the Rings, while Upton’s career has focused mainly on theatre and writing.

Andrew Upton should not be confused with actor Andrew Scott or filmmaker Sam Mendes, both of whom are also associated with major screen productions. Upton’s marriage to Blanchett began before her later Oscar-winning performances in Blue Jasmine and Tár.