Thanks to showrunner Brad Ingelsby and HBO, Kate Winslet’s character, Mare Sheehan, in Mare of Easttown, breaks away from Hollywood’s usual portrayal of perfect bodies.
Despite facing personal turmoil and a murder mystery, Mare Sheehan’s rugged and relatable reality draws in audiences. On the flip side, there are some who are a little too focused on the actress’s physical appearance and weight gain.
Kate Winslet’s Authentic Storytelling In Hollywood Is At Its Peak
The limited series Mare of Easttown aired on HBO and is known for its unique blend of bone-chilling murder mystery and an unfiltered exploration of human vulnerabilities. The show takes place in a small Pennsylvania town and explores the complexities of human suffering, morality, and the constant search for truth and redemption.
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The main character, Mare Sheehan, is played with remarkable authenticity by Kate Winslet. In addition to investigating a gritty murder, Sheehan is also exposed to the intimate and tumultuous facets of her own life.
Even though the story was well-written and Kate Winslet’s acting was exceptional and nuanced, much of the conversation that followed was focused on her physical appearance. As revealed to The Guardian, people obsessed over her weight and looks and didn’t pay enough attention to the complex story and outstanding performance.
“People were asking, ‘Did she gain weight? Didn’t she look frumpy? Wasn’t that brave of her?’ But why should that be brave? I suppose because it’s not how leading actresses are represented. Maybe Mare will be the tipping point, and we’re going to stop scrutinising women on screen quite so much.”
Without backing down, Kate Winslet took a strong stance against unfair criticisms and the constant scrutiny women in Hollywood face. In her role as Mare Sheehan, Winslet portrays a genuine and unfiltered character that represents countless women who are tough, resilient, and authentic.
Kate Winslet Pursuits Authenticity in Her Performance
Winslet was fully dedicated to portraying Sheehan realistically and authentically. The Hollywood star adamantly rejected any attempts to airbrush publicity photos and worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail on set contributed to the overall sense of truthfulness.
In her conversation with The Guardian, Winslet unintentionally shares how she became a source of comfort and direction amid the pandemic’s turmoil.
“It was quite a stressful job, and about nine weeks in I got three styes in my left eye, the third of which turned into a solid little marble and had to be cut out. But I pushed on. On with the show!… I took some of what I learned on Ammonite into Mare. That brooding stillness. It’s hard for me because I’m a joyful, busy, active, huggy person. That’s who I am.”
A defining aspect that made Mare Sheehan relatable was Kate Winslet’s personal connection to the character. Winslet, who grew up in a working-class community in Reading, Berkshire, saw similarities between her own upbringing and Sheehan’s world. Mare of Easttown was more than just a role for Winslet; it was a journey back to her childhood.
Mare of Easttown is available to stream on Hulu.
Source: The Guardian
