During a recent interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," Kate Winslet recounted a powerful moment where she stood up to a reporter who made derogatory remarks about her body image during her "Titanic" era. Winslet described the comments as "appalling" and questioned the character of someone who would target a young actress navigating the pressures of Hollywood.
Winslet vividly recalled the incident, stating that she directly confronted the reporter, expressing her hope that the hurtful words would come back to haunt them. Overcome with emotion, she whispered, "It was a great moment," emphasizing that her actions were not only for herself but for everyone who has endured similar harassment. She described the experience as "horrific" and "really bad."
This wasn't an isolated incident for Winslet. She revealed that a drama teacher once told her she would only be cast in "fat girl parts" due to her appearance, a comment Winslet found particularly offensive as she didn't consider herself overweight. This experience fueled a "quiet determination" within her to defy such limiting expectations.
Winslet's rise to fame began with her role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the iconic 1997 film "Titanic." Her prior performances in "Heavenly Creatures" and "Sense and Sensibility" paved the way for her to land the role of Rose. She received her first Academy Award nomination for "Sense and Sensibility" and has since earned six more nominations, including a win for Best Actress in "The Reader."
