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Cate Blanchett is being mocked for declaring she is “middle class” – despite her estimated $95 million fortune. The ‘Tár’ actress, who has banked her millions thanks to a decades-long acting career that has seen her bag two Oscars, was participating in a United Nations press conference during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival when she made the statement. When asked about her experience as a UN goodwill ambassador and giving refugee filmmakers a platform, she said: “I’m white, I’m privileged, I’m middle class, and I think, you know, one can be accused of having a bit of a white saviour complex, but…

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