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How many children does Cate Blanchett have?

WITH two Oscars and extensive career, acclaimed Australian actress Cate Blanchett has it all when it comes to her working life.

And her family life is no different - here is everything you need to know about Cate Blanchett's marriage and children.

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How many children does Cate Blanchett have?

The award winning actress and Hollywood superstar is not only a powerful woman on stage and screen but also a mum of four.

Cate and her husband Andrew Upton both share three boys and one girl.

Although the family tends to steer the children away from the public eye for privacy reasons - Cate does share some details of their lives.

The eldest child of the Blanchett brood is Dashiell John Upton born December 3, 2001.

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In A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard, Cate shared the news that her eldest son was planning to attend film school in the future.

Cate's second child - Roman Robert Upton - was born on April 23, 2004.

He has made a few red carpet appearances by his mother's side over the years.

Born April 3, 2008, Ignatius ''Iggy'' Martin Upton, has been seen at events and awards with his mother.

In March 2015, the couple welcomed a newborn baby girl to their family, when they adopted Edith Vivian Patricia Upton.

The couple who had been considering adoption for 14 years, described Edith as an ''extraordinary blessing'' and the daughter they had always wanted.

Is Cate Blanchett married?

Cate met Australian screenwriter and playwright Andrew in 1997.

The couple, who first met in 1996, will celebrate 25 years of marriage in 2022..

At first she thought he was arrogant and he thought she was aloof - but three weeks after their first date, Andrew proposed.

Cate and Andrew had a scenic wedding at Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia.

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As well as sharing a personal relationship, the couple have also worked together throughout the years.

The couple formed their own film production company Dirty Films, developing film and TV projects.

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