Kate Winslet, renowned for her exceptional talent and numerous accolades, including an Oscar, has graced the screen for over two decades.
Despite her remarkable career, the star of "Titanic" humbly admits that she doesn't always feel she's reached her best on the silver screen. The 39-year-old actress, a six-time Oscar nominee, is celebrated not only for her iconic role in the 2002 blockbuster but also for her performances in "Revolutionary Road," "Sense and Sensibility," and "The Reader," which earned her the Academy Award in 2009.
"I don't think I always do it, truly," Winslet confessed about her on-screen prowess during a promotional interview with Reuters for her latest film, "A Little Chaos," in which she portrays a gardener at Versailles. "There are scenes in the film that I've watched and felt I could have given more of myself, but I think all actors feel that way, and it's a good thing because it means you're constantly learning, striving to improve, and acquiring new insights," she explained.
Born in Reading, England, into a family of actors, Winslet embarked on her acting journey at the age of 11. She attended a performing arts school but never pursued formal drama training. Instead, her on-the-job learning began in 1994 with "Heavenly Creatures." Winslet recalled that she learned from her experiences and sought guidance from others. "You never know enough; you can never stop learning.
I remember someone once told me, 'Always choose honesty, absolute honesty,' and that advice has always been valuable," she shared when asked about the guidance she received. "The trick is to convince the entire audience that you are someone else, which can be quite challenging at times. I wish I could offer tips like 'Always stand tall' or 'Never look down and to the right,' but the truth is that the significant insights have been the most helpful," she added.
Kate Winslet once again shares the screen with Alan Rickman, her co-star from "Sense and Sensibility," in "A Little Chaos," a period drama that premiered in British cinemas on Friday.
