“Being in Australia, I was really sun conscious. For a couple of summers there, I did the baby oil thing, and my my mom said, 'Just don't. You'll regret it.'”

Australian actress of the late 20th and 21st centuries, she is celebrated for her transformative performances in film and theater. Her work spans iconic roles like Elizabeth I in *The Queen* and Galadriel in *The Lord of the Rings*, earning her two Academy Awards and a reputation for depth and versatility.