Biography
Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born October 5, 1975, in Reading, England. With acting deep-rooted into her genes, it was no wonder that Kate herself would also turn to the dramatic arts.
Her grandparents, Oliver and Linda Bridges, founded and operated the Reading Repertory theater; father Roger Winslet and mom Sally were both actors; uncle Robert Bridges appeared in the original West End production of Oliver!; and both her sisters Beth and Anna are actors. Her younger brother Joss is probably the only Winslet who did not enter the family business.
Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born October 5, 1975, in Reading, England. With acting deep-rooted into her genes, it was no wonder that Kate herself would also turn to the dramatic arts.
Her grandparents, Oliver and Linda Bridges, founded and operated the Reading Repertory theater; father Roger Winslet and mom Sally were both actors; uncle Robert Bridges appeared in the original West End production of Oliver!; and both her sisters Beth and Anna are actors. Her younger brother Joss is probably the only Winslet who did not enter the family business.
Why Is She Famous?
Kate Winslet starred in Titanic, Sense and Sensibility and a number of other British period pieces. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award an impressive number times, and brought home and Oscar for 2008's The Reader.
Success
Unbeknownst to most, Kate Winslet has already been nominated for a slew of Oscars -- an incredible accomplishment for any actor. Though she started her career in period pieces such as Sense and Sensibility and Jude, she has branched out into more contemporary roles such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and The Holiday (2006).
As for her fame; well, let's just say appearing in the most successful movie of all-time raised her recognition factor -- just a little.
As for her fame; well, let's just say appearing in the most successful movie of all-time raised her recognition factor -- just a little.
Sexiness
We have always been fans of voluptuous women, and apparently so was this week's voting panel, who simply remarked, "she looks sexy in the way a woman is supposed to look sexy." How can we top that?
Quotes
"I'd rather do theater and British films than move to L.A. in hopes of getting small roles in American films."
- Kate Winslet
"I'd rather do theater and British films than move to L.A. in hopes of getting small roles in American films."
- Kate Winslet
