10 Actors Who Made Sure They Weren't Seen In Movies
7. Cate Blanchett - Hot Fuzz
Believe it or not, Cate Blanchett makes a sneaky cameo appearance in Edgar Wright's Hot Fuzz, playing protagonist Nicholas Angel's (Simon Pegg) ex-girlfriend Janine.
Because Janine is a C.S.I., Blanchett's distinctive face and flowing hair are concealed underneath a sterile white costume and mask, making it incredibly difficult for viewers to notice her, even in close-up (especially back in 2007, when the film was first released).
In an interview, Wright explained that he envisioned the cameo as a gag about movie studios begging him to put more famous international actors in his films in exchange for a bigger budget. Blanchett, for her part, thought it was an hilarious idea and agreed to appear suited-and-masked-up:
"In a weird way this whole Cate Blanchett thing was sort of a slight kind of joke on that. 'Let's get an Oscar winner in there but not see her face.' And she was totally up for that joke. She loved it. And for the record - and this is why Cate Blanchett goes to heaven - she gave her fee to charity. She is one nice lady."