Cate Blanchett nabbed a pair of nods for starring in two Elizabeth biopics.
Helen Mirren scored an Emmy for the 2005 miniseriesElizabeth I.
And those are just three out of averylong list.
Parisa Tag / Focus Features
Im not going to lie, I was terrified, and I initially passed on the role.
Luckily, director Josie Rourke was relentless in pursuing Robbie, the actress says.
It was a completely male-dominated society, Robbie explains.
But alas, it wasnt to be.
Shes incredible, Robbie effuses about Ronan.
Shes so charismatic and warm and lovely and fun and smart reallysmart.
