My pregnancy surprise

CATE BLANCHETT has revealed that all three of her pregnancies were a "surprise."

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button star and husband Andrew Upton have three kids - seven-year-old Dashiell, four-year-old Roman and eight-month-old Ignatius.

She said: "My pregnancy with Ignatius was surreal. He was a surprise. But they've all been surprises.

"We didn't get married to have children. So when they've popped along it's been 'whoops!' but it's been great."

However, the 39-year-old actress admitted to the Toronto Star that the responsibilities of motherhood have restricted the number of film roles she accepts.

"I suppose I'd have a shot at most films I'd like to make," she added.

"But you can't pick and choose as much as a mother can pick and choose.

"I have three kids, two of them are in school, and my husband and I are running a theatre company.

"I have a few months off a year, and films can't always wait."