Dashiell John Upton

Dashiell John Upton, born in 2001, is the eldest child of the famous Oscar-winning actress, Cate Blanchett. Among Cate Blanchett's four children, Dashiell is the eldest in the family. Dashiell John Upton got much attention at the fancy Cannes Film Festival when his mother accompanied him on the red carpet.

Dashiell John Upton, the firstborn of Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett, has been generating buzz and has been the talk of the hour following his appearance on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Here is everything we know about Dashiell John Upton.

Dashiell John Upton: Biography

Born on December 3, 2001, Dashiell John Upton is currently 22 years old. His birthplace is Crowborough, East Sussex, England. Dashiell is the eldest son of Cate Blanchett, a renowned Oscar-winning actress, and Andrew Upton, an Australian screenwriter.

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton joyfully welcomed their firstborn, Dashiell in their fourth year of marriage. They named him after Dashiell Hammett, the acclaimed author of the classic detective thriller "The Maltese Falcon".

Upton has 3 siblings all younger than him, Roman Robert Upton, born in London on April 23, 2004. Ignatius Martin Upton, on April 13, 2008, in Sydney, Australia, and Edith Vivian Patricia Upton, his young sister was adopted by his parents on March 6, 2015. Dashiell's heritage is a blend of English, Scottish, and French roots, making him of White ethnicity.

Dashiell Upton's Parents: Cate and Andrew Upton

Cate Blanchett is an acclaimed Australian actress recognized for playing Queen Elizabeth I. Blanchett made her film debut in 1997. Her notable films include "Elizabeth," "The Aviator," "Thor: Ragnarok," and "Carol." She has won two Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.

Andrew Upton is an Australian playwright, screenwriter, and director. He wrote the famous play Riflemind in 2007. Upton, alongside his wife Cate Blanchett, co-founded the film production company Dirty Films. Upton served as a producer for the Australian film Little Fish in 2005.

Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett became acquainted while collaborating on a Chekhov play. Things moved quickly between them, and after just three and a half weeks of dating, Upton proposed to Cate. They tied the knot in 1997 and have been together for 26 years since then. Similar to the year actress Shanna Moakler was married.

Together they have four children in total: Dashiell John Upton born on December 3, 2001; Roman Robert Upton born on April 23, 2004; Ignatius Martin Upton, on April 13, 2008, and Edith Vivian Patricia Upton, adopted by his couple on March 6, 2015.

Dashiell Wants To Be An Actor?

Following his high school graduation, Dashiell Upton reportedly enrolled in film school, signaling his intention to follow in the footsteps of his renowned actress mother, Cate Blanchett, and pursue a career in acting. 

Given the background of both his parents actively engaged in the entertainment and film industry, Dashiell's choice seems fitting. With an Oscar-winning actress for a mother and a screenwriter for a father, both fully supporting him, it appears only a matter of time before Dashiell steps into the spotlight and makes his debut as an actor.

Dashiell On The Red Carpet With His Mother, Cate Blanchett

Dashiell John Upton made a captivating appearance alongside his mother, Cate Blanchett, on the prestigious red carpet of the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. The occasion was the premiere of the film "Killers of the Flower Moon" directed by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro.

The spotlight was firmly on the mother-son duo as Daniel wore a sharp, sleek tuxedo, alongside his mother Cate, who opted for a custom black and white Louis Vuitton gown.

This was Dashiell's first public appearance after being behind public eyes, kept hidden by their parents. Cate Blanchett, his mother has raised her children without the burdens of social media, in an interview, she even said that they are “disinterested” in her fame.

Dashiell John Upton: Net Worth

Dashiell John Upton's net worth is not readily available and is not public yet. However, his mother, the acclaimed actress Cate Blanchett, boasts an estimated net worth of $85 million, and his father, Andrew Upton, holds a net worth of $10 million, a similar net worth to Denzel Washington and his wife.

Since Dashiell is presently pursuing studies in film school and has yet to enter the professional arena, determining his net worth remains uncertain. However, at some point, as he embarks on his journey in the future, Upton might build a net worth that could be on par with his parents.

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