Cate Blanchett is happy to look her age

Cate Blanchett, 41, isn't interested in plastic surgery because she doesn't see the appeal of looking younger than her years.

Cate Blanchett has no interest in looking younger than her years.

The 41-year-old actress - who is widely regarded as one of the world's most naturally beautiful women - insists she has no desire to have plastic surgery as she is happy to look her age.

She said: "There's so much pressure and fear to do all that surgery stuff but I'm really not interested in looking 25 again."

The Oscar-winning beauty also revealed how she wants to look natural so tries to wear as little make-up as she can.

She said: "There's a temptation when you get older to put on more make-up, but I try to keep mine looking natural. Even on screen - if you've got heaps on, it acts as a mask and as an actor, it's all about taking off a mask and revealing emotion. A strong lip can really lift your face, though. Since I cut my hair, I've been wearing reds again and experimenting with pinks."

Although she is happy with her looks, the mother-of-three recently cut her hair off as it was easier to manage.

She told Britain's InStyle magazine: "I just suddenly thought, 'Shall I cut it all off?' As an actress, you get brainwashed into thinking, 'I have to get roles!' But what about your everyday life?"