The Oscar-winning actress regularly had to deal with issues related to her weight, especially at the beginning of her career.
Kate Winslet is one of the most recognized and respected actresses of her generation today. But to get there, she had to erase many prejudices, especially those related to her weight. in an interview with Sunday Times , he recalled all the prejudices he had to face early in his career. Especially from those who predicted only “fat girl” roles for her. “It can be too negative […] People are subjected to surveillance, which a young and vulnerable person is not ready for.” She also says that her agent regularly received calls asking about her weight.
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In a recent interview with our magazine, he explained: “I was always taught to treat people with equality and respect. To be yourself, to be free and to feel good. It saved me the moment I shot titanic (James Cameron, 1997) and that I became famous in one film. At that time, in the late 1990s, the press did not treat actresses. The women’s figure was shamelessly discussed and in particular the bodies and weight of the actresses were commented on. I remember that time very well and, looking back, it seems shameful to me.”
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Fortunately, as he notes, “that’s really changing in the film industry.” And as he confided to us in October. “Today, we’re more accepting that women, even the most scrutinized ones, can age naturally and gracefully and flaunt curves without being cross. The culture and outlook are changing, and that makes me happy.” Especially since his daughter Mia Tripleton just made her on-screen debut alongside him in an episode of the series. I am.
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But the actress who found James Cameron for the sequel? Avatar:, did not wait for a change in mentality to stick to his values. She never fell victim to the dictates that could be imposed by the film industry or the beauty industry. Muse Lancôme, then L’Oréal Paris, she doesn’t want to retouch campaigns. During the filming of the series Mare of Easttown , she refused to let director Craig Zobel make a new look when we saw the actress’s little belly. Ditto for the poster where he thought it was too retouched. “I told them. “Hey guys, I know exactly how many wrinkles I have in the corners of my eyes, so bring them back!”
Source: Le Figaro
