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Cate Blanchett ditches her red carpet gowns for a laid-back look as she is unveiled as Wakehurst Botanic Gardens' first-ever ambassador
Cate Blanchett, 54, has swapped the red carpet for the green belt as she proudly takes on the role of Kew Garden Wakehurst's first-ever ambassador.
She added: 'Apart from it being a rich hub, Wakehurst is such a beautiful place to lose yourself in nature, in the immense varieties of trees, plants and grasses, that I want to help spread the word about this unique and stunning landscape that positively impacts all of our lives.' 'She has been a powerful advocate on social and environmental issues throughout her career and I know she holds special affection for our wild botanic garden, Wakehurst, home to the Millennium Seed Bank. They include fellow actresses Dame Judi Dench and Kim Cattrall, botanist James Wong, and garden historian and TV presenter Advolly Richmond, amongst others.
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