Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born on 5 October 1975, in Reading, Berkshire, to Sally Ann (née Bridges) and Roger John Winslet. She is primarily of British descent, but also has Irish ancestry … 展开

Journalists consider Winslet to be among the finest actresses of her generation. Despite achieving stardom early in her career with the blockbuster Titanic, she has rarely acted in commerce-driven films. A journalist for Elle believes that her choices reflect the "soul … 展开

While filming Dark Season, fifteen-year-old Winslet began a romantic relationship with actor-writer Stephen Tredre, who was twelve years her senior. She considered him a major influence in … 展开

Winslet has lent her support to several charities and causes, along with financial donations and items for auctions. In 2006, she became a patron of a Gloucester-based charity, the Family Haven, which provides counselling services to vulnerable families. The … 展开

Early work and breakthrough (1994–1996)
Winslet was among 175 women to audition for Peter Jackson's psychological drama 展开

In a 2015 article for Elle, Sally Holmes described Winslet's ability to establish rapport with her manner. Jo Ellison of Vogue writes that she has … 展开

Prolific in film since 1994, Winslet's most acclaimed and highest-grossing films, according to the online portal Box Office Mojo and the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, … 展开