Cate Blanchett Latest Star To Back #AskHerMore Campaign

Cate Blanchett has called on the media to forget the fashion and ask women on the red carpet questions about their careers instead.

The Oscar winning actress is the latest star to lament the often innane questions fired at talented stars by journalists, who often put a premium on what designers they are wearing rather than the work they are producing.

"Since I've been strutting the red carpet, things have changed a lot," the 45-year-old told Australian Harper's Bazaar.

"The way women are asked about those red-carpet moments. Oh my God. It’s just a dress!"

"[People] forget the fact that women are up there because they’ve given extraordinary performances. It’s a wonderful excuse to dress up and have F.U.N. But let’s not forget the work."

"Next it will be, 'What brand tampon are you wearing?' How much more intimate can they get? 'Show us your knickers'? There is a line."

Cate, who has won two Oscars, three Golden Globes and three BAFTAs, joins stars like Reese Witherspoon and Julianne Moore who have grown tired of being asked 'Who are you wearing?' or 'How long did it take you to get ready?' when attending high profile events, often as recipients of prestigious awards.

In an exclusive interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, Diane Kruger echoed Cate's sentiments as she admitted as much as she likes getting dressed up she's sick of not being asked the same questions as her male counterparts.

"I'm an actress, I have a job, I have a life. There so many other things that...you would ask a man but you wouldn't ask a woman."

“I’m not saying it needs to be super deep and intense all the time but it would be nice, as a woman, to be asked other things.”

Comedienne Amy Poehler began the #AskHerMore campaign back in January to challenge the superficial questions female actors and musicians are often subjected to.

On the flip side, fashion commentator Louise Roe has pointed out that to dismiss the fashion element of red carpets is to ignore and insult the hard work of dozens of people.

"There’s a huge team of people in a multi-billion dollar industry - [from] hair and make up artists, hair and nail technicians to stylists to seamstresses - who have worked their BUTTS off, creating this incredible moment from head to toe," Louise told Yahoo Lifestyle.

"Of course you should ask her more, about character, about their life’s aspirations, but don’t not ask about the fashion because it’s wonderful, inspiring, it’s a fairy tale and a whole world of people have devoted their life and skill to it.”

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