Kate Winslet

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Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet is an acclaimed English actress. Known for her roles as strong and complex women in independent films and period dramas, she has received several accolades. Her first screen appearance came at age 15 in the British television series 'Dark Season' (1991). Later, she achieved global stardom with her leading role in James Cameron's epic romance Titanic (1997). A shift in her career occurred with her roles in contemporary settings, such as the science fiction romance 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004), which was a turning point in her career. Winslet has continued to receive recognition for her performances in movies such as 'Finding Neverland' (2004), 'Little Children' (2006), 'The Holiday' (2006), 'Revolutionary Road' (2008), 'The Reader' (2008), 'Steve Jobs' (2015), as well as in the HBO miniseries 'Mildred Pierce' (2011) and 'Mare of Easttown' (2021). A co-founder of the charity Golden Hat Foundation, which aims to create autism awareness, she has also written a book on the subject. Winslet has been married to Edward Abel Smith since 2012 and has a child from each of her three marriages, one of whom is the actress Mia Threapleton.

40 movies
42 nominations

Information

Learn more about Kate Winslet, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: Kate Elizabeth Winslet

Born: Reading, Berkshire, England

Citizenship: British

Birthday: October 5, 1975

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 1991-present

Children: 3

Spouses: Jim Threapleton, Sam Mendes, Edward Abel Smith

Explore the awards and nominations Kate Winslet has received throughout their career.


82nd Golden Globe Awards 2025

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Lee

88th Academy Awards 2016

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Steve Jobs

69th British Academy Film Awards 2016

Win

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Steve Jobs

21st Critics' Choice Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

Steve Jobs

22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2016

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Steve Jobs

73rd Golden Globe Awards 2016

Win

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy

Steve Jobs

5th AACTA Awards 2015

Win

Best Lead Actress

The Dressmaker

71st Golden Globe Awards 2014

Nomination

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Labor Day

69th Golden Globe Awards 2012

Nomination

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Carnage

81st Academy Awards 2009

Win

Actress in a Leading Role

The Reader

62nd British Academy Film Awards 2009

Win

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The Reader
Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Revolutionary Road

14th Critics' Choice Awards 2009

Win

Best Supporting Actress

The Reader

15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Revolutionary Road
Win

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

The Reader

66th Golden Globe Awards 2009

Win

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Revolutionary Road
Win

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

The Reader

65th Golden Globe Awards 2008

Win

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

The Reader

79th Academy Awards 2007

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Little Children

60th British Academy Film Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Little Children

12th Critics' Choice Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Actress

Little Children

13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Little Children

64th Golden Globe Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Little Children

77th Academy Awards 2005

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

58th British Academy Film Awards 2005

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Finding Neverland

10th Critics' Choice Awards 2005

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

Finding Neverland

11th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2005

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

62nd Golden Globe Awards 2005

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

74th Academy Awards 2002

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Iris

55th British Academy Film Awards 2002

Nomination

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Iris

7th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2001

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Quills

58th Golden Globe Awards 2001

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Iris

57th Golden Globe Awards 2000

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Iris

70th Academy Awards 1998

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Titanic

4th Screen Actors Guild Awards 1998

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Titanic

55th Golden Globe Awards 1998

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Titanic

68th Academy Awards 1996

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Sense and Sensibility

49th British Academy Film Awards 1996

Win

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Sense and Sensibility

2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards 1996

Win

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Sense and Sensibility

53rd Golden Globe Awards 1996

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress)

Sense and Sensibility

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