Kate Winslet is a strong advocate for ending the harsh judgment of women's bodies.
In a candid reflection, she revealed that if she could turn back time to her rise to fame in Titanic, she would use her public voice in a "completely different" way.
Winslet acknowledges the vulnerability of her earlier years and conveys that her responses during interviews would be far more assertive today. She imagines herself saying things like "don't you dare treat me like that" and "I'm trying to understand, and I'm very insecure."
Looking back, Winslet contemplates how her words would differ now: "I'm a young woman. My body is changing." She goes to great lengths to describe the social pressures and some journalist comments as a form of bullying.
Even when an actress graces the red carpet and looks stunning in her attire, the commentary on her physique like "she looks ripped and toned" or the detrimental term "slender" is something she'd admonish. "Don't say that! It's so irresponsible and it fuels young women's aspirations toward ideals of perfection that don't exist," she emphasizes.
"I take off my dress, and then I go home to put on my pajamas, eat, and fart."
Kate Winslet aims to demystify the notion of perfection that often hovers over the red carpet and other public settings, projecting an aspirational image for women worldwide. She underscores that these dresses are worn for a short time and that reality is far more mundane when the glitz and glam fade away.
"It's only for one night that we're wearing that darn dress. And believe me, I take it off the second I get home to put on my pajamas, eat chips, and fart. That's what we do!" she passionately states.
Kate Winslet's Viral Messages
The British actress's public persona has resulted in many of her messages going viral, gaining widespread attention across various social media platforms. This trend has only intensified as she promotes James Cameron's film, 'Avatar 2: The Sense of Water'.
One recent episode showcased her empathy towards a young journalist conducting their first interview. Winslet began with an encouraging tone, saying, "Okay, this interview is going to be the best interview, okay?" To which the journalist responded, "Okay."
She reassured, "Everything will be great. And you know why? Because we decided that it will be." Winslet's comforting words helped put the journalist at ease, and she continued, "We just decided that this is going to be a really amazing interview," assuring that the journalist could ask anything they wanted. "You don't have to be afraid; everything will be great," the actress concluded.
