Cate Blanchett says there is a ‘distinct lack of shame’ in modern society

Cate Blanchett with Kevin Kline (left), who also stars in the series, and director Alfonso Cuarón at the Venice film festival. Photograph: Gisela Schober/Getty Images

Cate Blanchett has spoken about the “distinct lack of shame” in modern society during a discussion about her new Apple TV+ series, Disclaimer.

Blanchett’s character, Catherine Ravenscroft, faces a public shaming in the seven-episode psychological thriller. Asked at the Venice film festival if the way society shames women has changed in recent years, and how she approached this role as a woman, the Australian actor and film-maker said: “I always approach every role as a woman, because I am one. I don’t really think about that.