Claim: The Hobbit films starred an actress.
Evidence: The films feature an ensemble cast that also includes James Nesbitt , Ken Stott , Evangeline Lilly , Lee Pace and Luke Evans , with several actors reprising their roles from The Lord of the Rings , including Cate Blanchett , Orlando Bloom , Ian Holm , Christopher Lee , Hugo Weaving , Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis.
Catherine Elise Blanchett -LRB- -LSB- ˈblæntʃət -RSB- born 14 May 1969 -RRB- is an Australian actress and theatre director.