Having a ball! Cate Blanchett puts on a loving show with her older sons as they enjoy a basketball game in NYC... after her husband was pictured getting close with a young actress

By Julia Pritchard for MailOnline

Published: 08:44 EST, 3 November 2016 | Updated: 01:03 EST, 4 November 2016

She has been busy filming her upcoming blockbuster Ocean's Eight during her time in New York City.

But Cate Blanchett took a much needed day off on Wednesday to spend some quality time with her sons Dashiell, 14, and Roman, 12 at a basketball game.

The Australian actress, 47, looked every inch the doting mother as she cuddled up to her boys - kissing the pair of them sweetly as they cheered on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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Off duty: Cate Blanchett, 47, took time off from filming on Wednesday to spend time with her sons Dashiell, 14, and Ronan, 12, at a basketball game in NYC

Having a ball! The trio looked in great spirits as they cheered on the New York Knicks from the front row in their battle against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden

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The trio looked like they were having the best time as they cheered on the New York Knicks animatedly in their battle against the Houston Rockets.

Her sons could not contain their excitement as the players bounced up and down the court - opening their mouths wide in celebration when their team scored and clapping excitedly in the stands.

After all the frivolity, Cate then enjoyed a more tender moment with her son Ronan - drawing him into a sweet hug and affectionately planting a kiss on his head during a quieter moment of the game. 

Sweet: Cate then enjoyed a more tender moment with her son Ronan - drawing him into a sweet hug

Intimate moment: Cate cuddled up to her second-born during the game in her chic ensemble of leather trousers and loafers

Cate even managed to maintain the effortless glamour she is known for at the casual game - heading courtside in chic leather trousers and a crisp white shirt.

The Academy Award winner then layered a quirky fluffy black cardigan on top, which was embellished with a huge silver diamanté star on the front.

Adding matching leather loafers and a pair of quirky Aviator sunglasses with pastel pink lenses, the star looked comfy but seriously cool as she enjoyed the exciting game. 

Go Knicks Go! Her sons could not contain their excitement as the players bounced up and down the court - opening their mouths wide in celebration when their team scored

Meanwhile her boys have no doubt inherited some of their mother's natural style - attending alongside the Blue Jasmine star in bright coral chinos and pairs of trendy athletics trainers of bright colours. 

The Elizabeth actress is also mother to younger son Ignatius, 8, and adopted daughter Edith with husband of 11 years Andrew Upton - who were not present for the fun afternoon out. 

Andrew was spotted getting cosy with Australian actress and long time friend Harriet Dyer early last month.

The pair were videoed with their arms around each other and speaking quietly as they enjoyed drinks in a Sydney pub.

According to New Idea, the 27-year-old Love Child actress was overheard explaining to other Australian actors at the No Activity premiere a few weeks later that the pair were 'just having drinks after a show'.  

The blonde beauty referred to Andrew as a 'notorious party boy', but maintained she had been in contact with Cate, who said there were no ill feelings between them. 

Cate has been busy in New York recently, having kicked off filming for new hit film Ocean's Eight.

Loving every minute: The trio then clapped the players excitedly - happy to spend time together after Cate's busy few weeks filming new blockbuster Ocean's Eight

While the plot of the film is currently unknown, she has been spotted filming with fellow Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock in Queens multiple times - who is claimed to be the sister of George Clooney's Danny Ocean character in the original. 

The film, which stars an all-female cast including Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway, is set for release in summer 2018.  

The Carol star's busy schedule does not stop there however - with animated flick How To Train Your Dragon 3 also in the pipeline.

Set for release in May 2018, Cate reprises her voice role of Valka alongside co-stars Gerard Butler, Kristen Wiig and Jonah Hill. 

Quality time: The actress is also mother to younger son Ignatius, 8, and adopted daughter Edith with husband of 11 years Andrew Upton - who were not present for the fun afternoon

 

 

 

 

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