Kate Winslet went through major struggles before and after rising to fame as the gorgeous Rose in “Titanic.” She recently opened up in an interview about the “appalling” things she was told as a child actor. Before making it big in Hollywood, the Oscar winner was subjected to harsh comments from her drama teacher. The latter reportedly commented on her appearance, saying that she might have to “settle for the fat girl parts” in the future.
Kate Winslet reacts to what happened in the past
Kate Winslet rose to fame in Hollywood with the blockbuster, “Titanic” in 1997. She was pretty young at the time, but her journey in the industry had begun years earlier. In an interview with the BBC Radio 4 show “Desert Island Discs,” the actress reacted to the difficult experiences she faced early in her career.
When she was an aspiring artist, Winslet revealed that she was body shamed. She recalled having a drama teacher early in her career. “I was a little bit stocky, when I did start taking it much more seriously and got a child agent. I really remember vividly a drama teacher,” Winslet told BBC via Deadline. She further shared that the teacher told her that she had to “settle for the fat girl parts” if she wanted a career in the industry.
“Look at me now,” she added, “It’s appalling the things people say to children.” Furthermore, in the interview, the 50-year-old recalled that she used to be on a constant diet, “barely eating,” from the ages of 15 to 19. She admitted that she had a “really unhealthy” lifestyle.
After “Titanic” was released, Winslet complained that things became worse for her. In newspapers and magazines, “awful, terrible, actually abusive names” were used to describe her. “It was horrific. There were people tapping my phone. They were just everywhere. And I was just on my own. I was terrified to go to sleep,” she revealed. Winslet also shared that the support of her friends and family played a crucial role in helping her cope with the intense scrutiny and public backlash.
