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Cate Blanchett slams 'patriarchal' awards shows after accepting best actress prize

"It's like, what is this patriarchal pyramid where someone stands up here?" Cate Blanchett said on Sunday, collecting her prize in the best actress category from the Critics Choice Association in Los Angeles.

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"I was in the wilderness. And I probably should have left a trail of breadcrumbs. But you found me," Fraser told director Darren Aronofsky. "If you -- like a guy like Charlie who I played in this movie -- in any way struggle with obesity, or you just feel like you're in a dark sea, I want you to know that if you too can have the strength to just get to your feet and go to the light, good things will happen," Fraser said to a standing ovation.