Kate Winslet, the esteemed 47-year-old actress, continues to grapple with the body shaming she endured more than two decades ago during her iconic role in the film "Titanic."
The Oscar-winning actress opened up about the lingering discomfort caused by the criticism of her body in the past, emphasizing that she was relentlessly bullied, despite not being overweight.
During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Winslet reflected on the impact of the body criticism she faced at the young age of 20. "Apparently I was too fat, why were they so mean to me? They were very bad. 'I wasn't even fat,'" she remarked.
The actress expressed her desire to have stood up to the journalists at the time, asserting, "Don't you dare treat me like that. I am a young woman; my body is changing. I'm dealing with everything, I'm deeply insecure, I'm terrified; don't make this harder than it already is." She labeled the experience as both bullying and abuse.
Winslet highlighted the double standards that persist in the industry, emphasizing that male actors don't face the same level of scrutiny regarding their appearance. She reflected on the irony, revealing that even during her role as Mare in "Mare of Easttown," she wore makeup. For her subsequent project, "Amaurot," she decided to take a bold step by not wearing any makeup and sporting her hair in a simple ponytail, akin to her daily life.
In a surprising turn of events, Kate Winslet collaborated once again with James Cameron in the sequel to "Avatar," marking a reunion a quarter of a century after their tumultuous experience on the set of "Titanic." She expressed that both she and Cameron have evolved and grown as individuals and artists, suggesting a newfound understanding and appreciation for their respective journeys.
