The extraordinary success of "Titanic" in 1997 put in the spotlight the protagonists Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Given this, it was understandable that Kate turned into one of the most beloved figures, but according to the actress, it did not happen exactly like that.
In the "WTF" podcast with American comedian Marc Maron, Kate said that after the film, she felt "bullied" by the media in the UK.
"It was different overnight. I was subject to personal physical observation and was heavily criticized. The British press was really bad to me. I felt very bullied, to be honest. I remember just thinking, 'Okay, okay, this is awful and I hope it passes'. It really passed, but it also made me realize that if fame was like that, I was not ready to be famous. ” She said.
During the conversation, Kate added that she was only 22 years old at the time and "was still learning how to act". She said that she tried hard to understand her profession as well as possible. The only time the media did not deal with her much was in 2000, when the actress gave birth to her first daughter, Mia.
In addition to "Titanic", Kate has been part of several well-known films, such as "Iris", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", "Little Children", "The Reader". For the latter she was named "Best Actress" at the 2009 Oscars.
