Blanchett upset about her namesake

“It was quite painful to read because their farm in Australia had been repossessed and the woman from the bank, who had repossessed the farm, was called Caitlin Blankett.

“The man had written to me saying would I please change my name because every time his wife sees my films she bursts into tears.”

The Oscar-winning actress said she already had a new name in mind. “I quite like the name Ethel.”