Cate Banchett is Hollywood's go-to actress for iconic roles. With turns as Katharine Hepburn, Queen Elizabeth and even Bob Dylan under her belt, Cate makes it difficult to see her as anything but a legend equal to those she has portrayed. This Christmas, playing opposite Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Cate gives us one more reason to envy her. In the transformative roles that she takes on it can be difficult to identify her own personal style, so we're taking a closer look at her unique beauty and fashion sense.

Like her Australian mate, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett's physical attributes draw attention on their own. Both women prefer classic Hollywood glamour and long column dresses, but Cate can be seen more frequently going out on a limb with forward-thinking fashion. She effortlessly transforms from silver screen beauty in Armani Prive gowns to futuristic femme in creations by Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga. Cate possesses a sense of classic glamour but she's also an absolute risk taker.

The two hairstyles seen most frequently on Cate are loose and wavy or down and straight depending on her look. Because of her avant-garde fashion choices, she often keeps her hair, jewelry and make-up minimal, helping her style appear effortless even in the most daring of dresses.

When creating your own Cate Blanchett look, pull out the dress in the back of your closet that you've been slowly building up the courage to wear. Keep other pieces like shoes and jewelry understated and your make-up and hair natural. This will provide the perfect canvas to show off your dress and prevent you from looking overdone.

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