3 hours agoAuthor: Virendra Mishra
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Actress Kate Winslet, famous all over the world as 'Titanic' girl, was not the first choice for this film. The film's director James Cameron had chosen someone else for this role. However, Kate Winslet wanted to work in this film, so she repeatedly approached James Cameron. After pleading a lot with James Cameron, I got the job in Titanic. In 2008, she received the Oscar Award for Best Actress for the film 'The Reader', which she kept in the bathroom.
On his 49th birthday, we will know some stories related to Kent Winslet.
Inherited acting, both sisters are also actresses
Kate Winslet was born on 5 October 1975 in England. The full name of the actress is Kate Elizabeth Winslet. His parents were theater artists. Apart from being a theater artist, Kate's mother Sally Bridges was a barmaid. His father, Roger Winslet, was a swimming pool contractor. Kate's maternal grandparents founded the Reading Repertory Theatre. Her siblings include brother Joss Winslet and two sisters, Beth and Anna. Both sisters are also actresses.
Childhood spent in poverty, no money for food
Kate Winslet's childhood was spent in extreme financial poverty. The actress's father suffered a serious leg injury in an accident. Due to which the family had to face financial crisis. So much so that there was a problem of eating and drinking, so the whole family depended on free food for a long time. The Orphanage Charity Fund was of great help to the Winslet family.
Started acting from theater
Kate Winslet was inclined towards acting since childhood. She joined theater at the age of 11. He studied drama at Redroofs Theater School. During this period he worked in more than twenty plays. But due to weight he never got the lead role. It was during this time that he worked in an advertisement for the first time.
Made debut at the age of 15
Kate Winslet made her acting debut at the age of 15 with the British television series 'Dark Season'. In this series, Kate played the role of a murderer, which was quite emotionally challenging for her. It took a lot of time for him to recover emotionally after this role.
When she got a job in a film, she started dancing and running on the streets.
Kate started acting in films with director Peter Jackson's film 'Heavenly Creatures'. This film was released in 1994. When Kate Winslet got the news of getting work in this film, her reaction was worth seeing. She couldn't believe that she had landed this important role, especially when she was only 17 years old. She could not hide her joy and started shouting while running through the streets of London. It was like a dream come true for him.
Was not the director's first choice for 'Titanic'
Kate Winslet has played many memorable characters in her acting career. But Rose of 'Titanic' changed his fate. This character was initially supposed to be played by Claire Catherine. Claire Catherine was in the heart and mind of the film's director James Cameron. But for this film, Kate Winslet met the director several times. Begged in front of him. After several approaches, James selected him for Titanic.
She still considers Leonardo as her best friend.
Kate Winslet still considers 'Titanic' co-actor Leonardo DiCaprio as her best friend. The actress had said during an interview that on the sets of 'Titanic' she immediately realized that DiCaprio was similar to her and that both of them would get along well. Even today, both of them take out time to talk to each other and tell each other the strange lines from Titanic.
Was in a relationship with an older actor for 12 years
During the shooting of the British television series 'Dark Season', Kate Winslet got into a relationship with actor Stephen Trede, who was 12 years older than her. Stephen has been a major influence in Kate's life. Although this relationship lasted only for 4 years. Both of them broke up in 1995. Stephen died of cancer two years after the breakup. Kate Winslet could not attend the premiere of 'Titanic' due to attending his funeral.
three marriages, three children
Kate Winslet married three times. Her first marriage was to director Jim Thrill Net in 1998. But both of them got divorced in 2001. Both had a daughter Mia. In 2003, Kate married Sam Mendes. This marriage also did not last long and they got divorced in 2011. Sam and Kate have a son. Kate married Ned Rocknroll for the third time in 2012 secretly in New York. In 2013, the couple had a son, Beer.
Had to go through body shaming
After 'Titanic', Kate Winslet had to go through body shaming. Some people used to call her fat. It took him many years to recover from this. Recently, during an interview given to Variety magazine, the actress spoke openly about body shaming. The actress had said- Today's era is quite different from the era of 1998. Today actresses are free about their bodies. They do not have to be victims of body shaming. I am happy with this change.
There is no avoidance of nude scenes.
The nude scene of Kate Winslet's film 'Titanic' is still the most famous and sensational in the whole world. According to the actress, if the story demands it then she has no problem in giving nude scenes. Apart from 'Titanic', Kate Winslet has also given nude scenes in 'Heavenly Creatures', 'Jude', 'Hideous Kinky', 'Holy Smoke', 'Quillis', 'Iris', 'Little Children' and 'The Reader'. . The actress received the Oscar Award for 'The Reader'.
Keeps the Oscar Award trophy in the bathroom
After 6 nominations, Kate Winslet finally received the Oscar Award for the film 'The Reader' in 2008. She keeps the Oscar Award trophy in the bathroom. The actress had made an interesting revelation about this during an interview.
The actress had told that in her childhood, she used to dream of trying to give a speech in front of the mirror in the bathroom with a shampoo bottle in her hand and dreaming of getting an award. So he kept his award in the bathroom itself. Kate Winslet gives another reason behind this. He said that whenever a guest goes to the bathroom, he or she can spend time in front of the mirror with Oscar.
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