Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1975-10-05
- Born Place: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Height:
5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet is an English actress celebrated for her compelling portrayals of complex, strong-willed women in both period dramas and contemporary films. Born on October 5, 1975, in Reading, Berkshire, England, she trained at the Redroofs Theatre School and began her acting career at age 15 with the British television series Dark Season (1991). Her breakthrough came with Heavenly Creatures (1994), where she delivered a chilling performance as one of two teenage girls involved in a notorious murder case. Winslet's international stardom was solidified with her role as Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's Titanic (1997), which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time. She has since showcased her versatility in a range of films, including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Little Children (2006), The Reader (2008), and Steve Jobs (2015). Her portrayal of Joanna Hoffman in Steve Jobs earned her a BAFTA Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2021, Winslet starred in the HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown, portraying a small-town detective in Pennsylvania. Her performance garnered critical acclaim and won her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series. She also executive produced the series. In 2022, she produced and starred in the Channel 4 drama I Am Ruth, which won two BAFTA TV Awards, including Best Actress. Beyond her acting career, Winslet is known for her philanthropic efforts. She co-founded the Golden Hat Foundation, which aims to create autism awareness, and has been involved in various humanitarian causes. In recognition of her services to drama, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012. As of 2025, Winslet is set to make her feature directorial debut with the Netflix drama Goodbye June, in which she will also star and produce. Additionally, she is set to reprise her role in the upcoming Avatar sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Winslet's enduring career and commitment to diverse and challenging roles have solidified her as one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
Awards :
112 wins & 183 nominations
