Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett and Ian McKellen celebrated the royal premiere of their new film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, in London today. Cate and Ian were joined by costar Martin Freeman and Lord of the Rings' Dominic Monaghan. Although this Hobbit film, the first of three, is being released after the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it is actually based on the novel that inspired the original Lord of the Rings book series. They weren't at the London premiere, but LOTR's Liv Tyler and Elijah Wood attended last week's NYC screening of The Hobbit.

Prince William also attended the premiere but without his pregnant wife, Kate Middleton. Unfortunately, Kate had to cancel her planned appearance earlier this week due to her continued battle with acute morning sickness.

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Thousands of fans came out in New Zealand today to celebrate the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Cate Blanchett was one of the stars that hit the red carpet, signing autographs and posing for photos on her way into the screening. Elijah Wood, Martin Freeman, Evangeline Lilly, and director Peter Jackson, who brought his daughter, also showed their support for the big event. Evangeline debuted a dramatic new look on the arm of costar James Nesbitt while Elijah waved to the overwhelming crowds as he emerged from the Hobbit house that was constructed at the front of the Embassy Theatre. It's just the beginning of press for the movie, which hits theaters on Dec. 14.

Cate Blanchett shared a scoop of ice cream with her youngest son, Ignatius, in LA yesterday. She was back to mom duty after spending a glamorous night out at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards on Monday. Cate was honored at the annual event alongside fellow winners Sarah Jessica Parker, Octavia Spencer, and Emma Watson. She'll soon move on to her next project, an untitled Terrence Malick movie that is currently filming in Texas. Natalie Portman, Rooney Mara, and Ryan Gosling have been on set in recent days, though Natalie did break from work to spend time with her family in Austin earlier this week. Cate will be back in the spotlight in the coming months to promote The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey before it hits theaters in December.

Sometimes we love it when celebs forgo feminine frocks and wear fashionable suits for a borrowed-from-the-boys look. These 26 celebs switched up the norm by donning fresh suits — both with trousers and shorts — at premieres, parties, and other fabulous events. Some looked totally office appropriate in classic cuts, while others were ready to party in bold patterns and colors. Whether you prefer a monochromatic look like Taylor Schilling in a blue Elizabeth and James number and Heidi Klum in red or love a bold pattern like Alexa Chung, you will definitely stand out in the crowd with any of these looks. Step inside to see 26 A-listers rocking menswear-inspired suits, then shop our widgets to find the perfect mix just for you.

It's been a while since we've seen Cate Blanchett, but the actress popped up in Paris while touring the chic city in an equally chic ensemble. While she and her family checked out the sights, we set our eyes on her crisp navy-and-white outfit: a white button-down, a navy ribbed cardigan, navy cropped pants, oxfords, and a two-tone crossbody bag. With wedding season upon us, if you're playing tourist in Europe for your upcoming honeymoon, we suggest copying Cate's Parisian outfit for one of the days when you want to be comfy but look completely chic.