Hollywood Royalty

BLANCHETT: We have photographs.

Was there a role that caused you more anxiety than others?

BLANCHETT: They all scare me. But I tell myself that anxiety is just misplaced excitement. You're constantly risking failure, so I never watch the films I'm in. That way, I always feel like, "OK, that worked." I had an experience on "Babel" which I've never had shooting a film. I thought, "God, that was a really great take." And then I saw the film, and the whole scene was played on Brad. [ Laughter ]

Helen, do you know what Queen Elizabeth thinks of your portrayal of her?

MIRREN: Of course I don't.

Has she seen it?