Kate Winslet, the Oscar-winning star of Titanic, once expressed deep remorse for her past choices to collaborate with specific filmmakers. While she didn’t mention names, she alluded to “directors, producers, and influential figures” who have received accolades and recognition over the years.
During the London Critics’ Circle film awards, the actress displayed deep emotion while receiving a special award. Notably, Winslet has collaborated with producer Harvey Weinstein and participated in a film directed by Woody Allen. Weinstein has faced numerous allegations of rape and sexual harassment, while the Shakespeare in Love producer vehemently denies any claims of non-consensual sexual activity.
Kate Winslet Received Backlash For Her Remarks
Allegations of childhood s*xual abuse have been leveled against Woody Allen by his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow. Allen has consistently refuted these accusations. Kate Winslet, presented with her excellence in film award by her friend Jude Law, revealed that her decision to speak out was inspired by the global Women’s Marches that unfolded earlier in the month.
“As women around the world and from all walks of life marched last weekend… I realised that I wouldn’t be able to stand here this evening and keep to myself some bitter regrets that I have about poor decisions to work with individuals with whom I wish I had not,” she said. “It has become clear to me that by not saying anything, I might be adding to the anguish of many courageous women and men,” she continued.
Later, Winslet encountered backlash for her reaction to a question about the allegations made against Allen in an interview with the New York Times. Dylan Farrow cited her remarks in an opinion piece where she asserted that Allen had enjoyed longstanding protection from influential figures in Hollywood.
Kate Winslet Almost Died While Filming Titanic
James Cameron’s monumental masterpiece from 1997 not only earned critical acclaim and admiration but also forged a heartwarming and enduring friendship between its stellar leads, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
James Cameron’s Titanic catapulted the two emerging stars to stardom, ultimately becoming the quintessential blockbuster of its era. Nevertheless, during production, the cast and crew encountered various challenges initially dismissed as minor inconveniences. Regrettably, it was Kate Winslet who endured the brunt of these difficulties, leading to a sense of disillusionment associated with the film.
As per her interview with the LA Times, the film’s leading lady, Winslet, went through harrowing ordeals on set, including a near-drowning incident, contracting influenza, and enduring severe cold from prolonged exposure to icy water. However, nothing rattled her more than a near-death experience that eerily paralleled a real-life event, albeit with less than ideal circumstances.
Source: BBC
