Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee join Pope Leo
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For the German award ceremony, the Oscar winner made a statement in a violet, plume-covered design from Stella McCartney.
When Cate Blanchett arrived at the Bambi Awards in Munich, she proved exactly why she was the perfect choice to receive an honor celebrating her environmental and humanitarian work. Just like many of her eco-conscious red carpet looks,
Pope Leo XIV has welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience.
Australian actor Cate Blanchett gave Pope Leo the same kind of bracelet she wears in solidarity with refugees as she met the Catholic leader along with a star studded crowd.
Blanchett’s eccentric look comes from Stella McCartney’s spring 2026 runway show. While simple in design with a structured bodice and a sheer skirt, the dress’s fabrication was anything but. The dress was festooned with free-flowing fringe, the world’s first ethical alternative to feathers from the London-based Fevvers.
“Leaf blowers need to be eradicated from the face of the Earth,” she raged, “It’s a metaphor for what’s wrong with us as a species. We blow shit from one side of our lawn to the other side, and then the wind is just gonna blow it back.”
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Pope Leo is set to host a Hollywood gathering at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff - who is also the first pope from the U.S. - will be holding a special audience at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on Saturday morning to be attended by dozens of stars including Cate Blanchett,