In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

The actress joined many other celebrities at the summer party fundraiser for the galleries.

Tuesday 24 June 2025 16:47 EDT

Cate Blanchett attends the Serpentine Summer Party (Doug Peters/PA) (PA Wire)

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Cate Blanchett brought the seaside to central London as she turned up in an eyecatching dress for the Serpentine Summer Party.

The actress warmed the cockles of admirers with a shell-themed outfit as she joined figures from the world of art, showbiz and politics.

Pop diva Lily Allen, Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan and Minnie Driver also attended the event which is an annual fixture in London’s cultural scene.

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In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

The actress joined many other celebrities at the summer party fundraiser for the galleries.

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