Cate Blanchett Performance Interrupted By Head Injury

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 2nd 2009 11:20AM

A live performance of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' was cut short when its star, Cate Blanchett, was accidentally struck by a prop. The actress was injured when her castmate Joel Edgerton tossed a radio - as planned - and it hit Blanchett on the head, Us Magazine reports.

A concerned member of the audience told the Sydney Morning Herald that "[Blanchett] had blood streaming down the back of her head and blood on the back of her neck."

The witness added, "She acted for about another 30 seconds, then ran into what we thought was the next scene, but before we knew it the lights were turned on and we were told there were technical difficulties and everyone had to evacuate the Sydney Theatre Company."

Representatives of the Sydney Theatre Company confirm that Blanchett was not seriously hurt and is still scheduled to take the stage as planned on Wednesday night . "There was a minor incident on stage that unfortunately did injure Cate. There was a moment when another actor lifted the prop above his head and she somehow sustained a minor blow to the head," Tim McKeogh told the Daily Telegraph, and added that Blanchett is now "absolutely fine."

A spokesperson for the actress says, "Cate's just fine."

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(FILES) File photo taken October 23, 2007 shows Australian actress Cate Blanchett at the Odeon Cinema in London's Leicester Square for the UK film premiere of 'Elizabeth, The Golden Age.' The actress and theatre director suffered a head injury on September 2, 2009 after she was hit by a prop during a live performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at The Sydney Theatre Company, in Sydney, Australia. Australian news sources said the Macquarie Radio network had reported that the prop was held by cast member Joel Edgerton when it fell on the Oscar-winning actress's head. AFP PHOTO / FILES / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES) File photo taken May 14, 2009 shows Australian actress Cate Blanchett at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. The actress and theatre director suffered a head injury on September 2, 2009 after she was hit by a prop during a live performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at The Sydney Theatre Company, in Sydney, Australia. Australian news sources said the Macquarie Radio network had reported that the prop was held by cast member Joel Edgerton when it fell on the Oscar-winning actress's head. AFP PHOTO / FILES / Anne-Christine POUJOULAT (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES) File photo taken May 18, 2008 shows Australian actress Cate Blanchett (R) with US actor Harrison Ford at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. The actress and theatre director suffered a head injury on September 2, 2009 after she was hit by a prop during a live performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at The Sydney Theatre Company, in Sydney, Australia. Australian news sources said the Macquarie Radio network had reported that the prop was held by cast member Joel Edgerton when it fell on the Oscar-winning actress's head. AFP PHOTO / FILES / Valery Hache (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES) File photo taken May 18, 2008 shows Australian actress Cate Blanchett at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. The actor and theatre director suffered a head injury on September 2, 2009 after she was hit by a prop during a live performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at The Sydney Theatre Company, in Sydney, Australia. Australian news sources said the Macquarie Radio network had reported that the prop was held by cast member Joel Edgerton when it fell on the Oscar-winning actress's head. AFP PHOTO / FILES / Francois Guillot (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES) File photo taken December 5, 2008 shows Australian actress Cate Blanchett as she is honored by a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, US. The actor and theatre director suffered a head injury on September 2, 2009 after she was hit by a prop during a live performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at The Sydney Theatre Company, Australia. Australian news sources said Macquarie Radio network had reported that the prop was held by cast member Joel Edgerton when it fell on the Oscar-winning actress's head. AFP PHOTO / FILES / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Actress Cate Blanchett (L) and husband Andrew Upton attend the launch of the new Audi LightHouse showroom on South Dowling Street on August 20, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Audi LightHouse Launch Sydney, Australia August 20, 2009 Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage.com To license this image (58136826), contact WireImage.com

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Actress Cate Blanchett attends the launch of the new Audi LightHouse showroom on South Dowling Street on August 20, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Audi LightHouse Launch Sydney, Australia August 20, 2009 Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage.com To license this image (58136824), contact WireImage.com

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton attend the launch of the new Audi lightHouse showroom south dowling Street on August 20, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cate Blanchett;Andrew Upton

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Wednesday 02 September

By Adrienne

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There has been an increasing amount of evidence to suggest that exercise promotes the healing process in concussions and head tramas. Most of all though, it's prayer...and I will definitely say one for you, Ms. Blanchett. God speed in your recovery.

By Richard

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A (good) word to all "Christians" who hate others: 'Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone'...

By Bev

LOL,not you Diane..........the Madonna bashers.....
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By Sean

I don't care WHO named her, she's still a skanky whore who doesn't fit her name. Kinda like her equally nasty friend Rosey O'Doughnuts.

By heather

MARIA
I find it disturbing that your beliefs are so fragile that something so meaningless as a pop singers name and behavior bring such defensiveness and hatred to the surface. Maybe your beliefs are only on the surface. Let them run deep if that's your thing, and your life will be much more blessed.

By Wendell

Cate Blanchette is a GREAT actress. I have enjoyed her acting in so many films. I loved the Elizabeth series as well. I hope her injuries are indeed minor and that we won't be hearing about another unnecessary death due to head trauma.

By lcaceci

The scalp is very rich in blood, so I'm sure the wound looked worse than it really was. Too bad Blanchett isn't rich in talent!

By n

Hope she will be checked out and be okay.

By stevo

I don't see anyone talking about the horrible health care she's receiving under Australia's socialistic health care system. I'd rather have a government official deciding if I get treatment instead of an employee of a health insurer getting a bonus for denying me care.

By H8edson

Maria,---CALM DOWN dearheart.!!! You're going to give yourself a heart-attack. Is it worth it???

Next,--if you think about it,--you'll start thinking about the Spanish name for males,--Jesus. Will THIS upset you as much?? Save your frustrations, for something that's really worth venting about.

By Trind

You have all that venom towards Madonna...Do you really think she cares? You're not even a speck on her radar...get a life, and some good energy

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