Cate Blanchett cries while recounting story of Syrian refugees

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Australian actor Cate Blanchett called for renewed compassion for the 65 million people who have been displaced worldwide, including 22 million refugees. She condemned the way refugees are treated, and accused politicians of pandering to populist voices. Blanchett is a UNHCR goodwill ambassador and has visited refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon

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[victoriahagen]

I don't understand why she's getting hate for crying, she was obviously impacted by that man and his choice, just because she's got money does not mean she can't cry for someone, the special thing about humans is that we can imagine our selves in other people's shoes, just because your rich does not mean you lose the ability to cry for others. Has the world really gotten so bad that we criticize people for showing emotion and empathy for others?!

[floratinuviel]

Of course she's emotional, of course she's crying. People who act as well as Cate tend to be emotional and passionate by nature, that's why she is able to portray those traits so well. Not only that but she's an intelligent woman who knows what she is talking about. People talk about situations like these as if they are removed from them, which show a lack of imagination. Actors naturally have alot of imagination and intelligent people are able to really empathise with situations that are intense and painful, they know the truth of how terrible things can get, they have the ability to understand, to put themselves in others shoes.

[dearmakeupdiary]

So beautiful, smart and classy. She’s someone to look up to. Cate is an amazing woman.

[acuevasanchez]

This is why I love Cate Blanchett. She is very empathetic.

[ankekokditz]

She is such a wonderful person. She is not fake, she is real!

[dwalker]

Incredible human being, not only intellectual and emotionally outstanding, she shows compromise to her words. She's made one of the best careers in a business usually notable for its shallowness, and has built that career with dignity. Just because someone is well know or a "celebrity" doesn't means she's not a citizen in a society or excludes her from having a POW and is not allowed to support a cause. What a role model this woman is.

[lalala]

To all of you who doesn’t watch Cate a lot, she actually cries too.

[joschwartz]

Cate is always so present and authentic. She's so intelligent in her humor. I adore her..

[ldylkr]

She's such a beautiful human being.

[theunknown]

Greatest Female Actress of all time. Including Streep.

[sarmitma]

Her motherhood is so strong. Reminds me of my late Mom 😍😘😭

[sjavsgscb]

I love you Cate. Hope I could help those people more than you do. God help us 😢

[shabeebabk]

"Children are Bloody Heavy"..😂😄

[quokkapirquish]

Cate Blanchett has to be massively respected for ‘stateless’, she makes her point powerfully and only the sickest minds will not be turned by it.

[mariacristinadesouza]

Cate pessoa maravilhosa que se emocionou ao falar do sofrimento de um refugiado.

[saminaali]

What a wonderful and respected lady ❤️

[raczsu]

Showing emotions is the bravest thing! :)

[lisadee]

the topic is about the refugees of Syrian if you people asking her help for each continent and a country that’s utterly insane she is not God for pete sake

[theunknown]

Wait till you see her in The Lucille Ball movie. She will secure her place as the best actress of all time.

[tarzanx]

So sad to beautiful country like Syria all this year just become more than Ashes 😭😔