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Kate Winslet didn’t have a glamorous life before she became a Hollywood A-lister. Her breakthrough came following her iconic portrayal of Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron’s 1997 romance filmTitanic, but before this, she remained a relatively unknown actress.
The star has been vocal about her humble beginnings in the industry. As someone who grew up as the second of four children in a working-class town just outside of London, Winslet learned that she needed to find a job to support her own acting career.
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In her interview with60 MinutesviaCBS News,Kate Winsletrecalled how her father would try to make ends meet by hopping from one job to another while juggling life as a struggling actor. As an aspiring actress herself, Winslet earned money through a charity which allowed her to enrol in a local theater school.
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At 16 years old, she hustled in a deli to support herself financially. The 49-year-old Oscar-winning star would travel to London to audition for roles and finally, her efforts paid off after landing her first-ever acting gig for 1994’sHeavenly Creatures: “I was making a sandwich and the phone rang and I swear to God there was something about the way the phone rang.”
When she finished the film, she shockingly returned to working in the sandwich shop. Winslet knew that was how it worked in the business. Her father did the same; he would do acting jobs and then return to working in the post office or on the road. “Well, that’s what you do as an actor. If you’re lucky, you get a job and then you go back to a day job,” she remarked.
Her life changed forever after snagging the lead role inJames Cameron’sTitanicoppositeLeonardo DiCaprio. The 1997 movie went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time, breaking box-office records and garnering over$2.2 billionworldwide.
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Her role as Rose DeWitt Bukater propelled her to instant stardom, making her one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. Surprisingly, the actress was not impressed with the fame that came after her stint in the epic romance movie.
Kate Winslet Never Liked The Fame AfterTitanic
After her overnight success withTitanic, Winslet went to do small projects because she did not like themedia’s attention. While she’s grateful for the opportunity, she thought “being famous was horrible” viaVariety.
Not only was she constantly followed by paparazzi, but people always criticized her appearance. This led the actress to actively choose small and independent films over blockbuster franchises.
Now that she has established herself as a timeless star, Winslet does not have to go back to making sandwiches because she can easily pick projects she wants to get herself involved with.
Titanicis currently available to watch on Disney+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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