As a lifelong fan of Kate Winslet‘s captivating performances and unwavering dedication to her craft, it’s always fascinating to delve deeper into her journey as an actress. In this recent interview with 60 Minutes, she shares an insightful glimpse into the mind of a woman who, despite her Oscar-winning status, still grapples with self-doubt and insecurities when vying for roles that truly resonate with her.
Even though Kate Winslet is an Academy Award-winning actress, she admits that she still experiences feelings of anxiety and self-doubt when vying for roles that truly matter to her.
In the 60 Minutes interview that was broadcasted on Sunday, she humorously commented, “It’s incredibly confusing,” adding a laugh. Even now, she admitted, the situation remains perplexing, much like preparing for a job interview would be nerve-wracking, and if it’s a desired position, twice as so.
Even after winning an Oscar for my performance in “The Reader” in 2008, there are moments when I question whether I truly deserve to be cast in such roles.
She responded casually when mentioned she had won the film industry’s highest honor. “When I was working on Lee, I would sometimes think, ‘This is absurd… There are at least five other exceptional actresses who could have played this role far better than me.’ In fact, I often told a fellow crew member, ‘They must have read the wrong name off the list. I’m convinced they didn’t intend for me to be here.’
To portray Lee Miller, the World War II photographer, in her latest movie, Winslet (who was also one of the producers) delved into archives with assistance from Miller’s son. Additionally, she engaged a historian to create an accurate replica of Miller’s camera and took photographs during her acting for authenticity.
She stated, ‘This can’t merely be a prop; it should feel as if it’s part of me, an extension of my arms. I needed to feel self-assured and at ease with it. To achieve that level of comfort, I needed to be proficient in its use.’
Model-turned-photographer Miller served as a war correspondent for Vogue during World War II, capturing groundbreaking images such as the first use of napalm and some of the earliest depictions of the atrocities in Nazi concentration camps like Buchenwald and Dachau. She also photographed Adolf Hitler’s bathtub in his Munich apartment on the day he died in Berlin, a challenging endeavor to garner initial support for the project.
“There was one potential investor who said to me, ‘Why should I like this woman?’ I mean, she’s drunk, she’s, you know, she’s like loud. She, I mean, he just probably stopped short of saying she has wrinkles on her face,” she said.
Winslet remarked: “Creating movies about historically significant women can be challenging. Usually, such films might not be expected to perform well financially,” she explained, highlighting with pride that the film has already earned around $25 million worldwide.
The actress expressed that she’s comfortable breaking traditional Hollywood conventions when acting, having faced criticism for her weight at the start of her career. She also pointed out the inconsistencies in the industry regarding body image expectations, noting a difference in treatment between men and women.
Folks often remark, ‘Wow, you were so courageous for that character, since you didn’t put on any makeup.’ But here’s the thing, they wouldn’t say the same about a male actor growing a beard for a role, right? That’s not bravery, it’s just being true to the character.
She mentioned that a crew member instructed her to “take a deep breath and straighten up” during one particular sequence, but she chose not to comply with the order.
She remarked, “I believe Lee wouldn’t have acted like that.” Her statement was rooted in understanding that Lee’s comfort in her own body was a struggle she had worked hard to achieve. Moreover, she pointed out that it’s tiring to always be concerned about such matters.
In response to queries about her iconic role in the 1997 film “Titanic,” particularly the debate over whether Jack (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) could have shared the floating wood with Rose and potentially survived, Kate Winslet displayed a slight hint of defensiveness.
“You know what? I have no idea,” she replied.
Whenever someone inquires about my feelings towards a 27-year-old movie titled “Titanic,” I don’t find it annoying but rather intriguing. Occasionally, I ponder why whatever I express about this film seems to be the main focus of our conversation. It’s as if everything else I say is forgotten, and it’s just that one thing I said about “Titanic” that lingers in people’s minds. Sometimes, I can’t help but think, ‘Oh, well, there were those other things I was discussing regarding the film,’ yet it’s always that single point that catches my attention, making me pause and consider.
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2024-12-02 07:55