Cate Blanchett says she’s had relationships with women ‘many times’

Cate Blanchett has had romantic relations with women “many times� and readily divulged the revelation in a recent interview.

The Oscar-winning actress, who is promoting her latest film, “Carol,� ahead of its debut at the Cannes Film Festival this week, was discussing the subject matter of her period drama with Variety.

Blanchett, 45, plays a married New Yorker who has an affair with a young department store clerk (Rooney Mara) in Todd Haynes’ adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel, “The Price of Salt.� The film was in development for 15 years and the titular star said she prepared for the role by reading “a lot of girl-on-girl books from the period.�

When asked about her history with same-sex relationships, Blanchett replied coyly: “On film -- or in real life?�

The Australian actress then confirmed that she’s had past relationships with women “many times,� without going into further detail.

Her character never comes out as a lesbian in the film; likewise, the “Cinderella� actress said she doesn’t rely on labels for sexual orientation and “never thought about it.�

The star has been wed to the Sydney Theatre Company’s artistic director, Andrew Upton, since 1997. The couple have three sons together and confirmed their recent adoption of a daughter in March.

For more on the outspoken star’s thoughts on gender inequality in Hollywood and female-driven films, read the full story here.

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