Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1996]
Won Best British Actress, Empire Magazine Awards for Heavenly Creatures (1994).
Younger brother, Joss.
Parents: Roger Winslet (actor) and Sally Bridges-Winslet.
After her first success in the film Heavenly Creatures (1994) a reviewer predicted that she would always be associated with that character, and would never be a big star.
Recorded a song for the soundtrack for the movie Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001). Producers were so impressed at her efforts they have decided to release the ballad - called "What If?" - as a single. It reached the top ten in the UK. [June 2001]
Announced that she and husband James Threapleton are splitting up. [3 September 2001]
[November 2001] Confirms that she is dating director Sam Mendes.
Purchased a $3 million (US) home in London with boyfriend (later husband) Sam Mendes.
Holds a unique position in Academy Awards history: only twice have two actresses been nominated for playing the same role in the same film. The first was Gloria Stuart and Kate in Titanic (1997). The second was Judi Dench and Kate in Iris (2001/I).
In talks to provide the voice for Juliet in an animated film called Gnomeo and Juliet (2006). [2003]
Married director Sam Mendes in a private ceremony whilst on holiday in the West Indies in May, 2003.
Daughter Mia's name is Italian for "mine".
Has sung in 5 of her films
Prefers to wear boots rather than ordinary shoes because it makes her feel that her feet are "firmly on the ground."
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