Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kate Winslet
Discover the career path of Kate Winslet, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kate Winslet is a highly acclaimed English actress known for portraying strong female characters, particularly in period dramas and independent films. She has received significant recognition, including an Academy Award, multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. Winslet has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the world's most influential people and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012 for her contributions to the arts.
1991: Screen Debut in Dark Season
In 1991, Kate Winslet made her screen debut as Reet in the BBC science fiction television series Dark Season, written by Russell T Davies.
1991: First Screen Appearance in Dark Season
In 1991, at the age of fifteen, Kate Winslet made her first screen appearance in the British television series Dark Season.
1992: Part in Anglo-Saxon Attitudes and Get Back
In 1992, Kate Winslet had a small part in the television film Anglo-Saxon Attitudes and also took on a role in the television sitcom Get Back.
1992: Reference to Unforgiven
In 2015, the director Jocelyn Moorhouse described Winslet's new film, The Dressmaker as being reminiscent of the western Unforgiven from 1992.
1993: Guest Role in Casualty
In 1993, Kate Winslet had a guest role in an episode of the medical drama series Casualty.
1994: Film Debut in Heavenly Creatures
In 1994, Kate Winslet made her film debut playing a teenage murderess in Heavenly Creatures.
1994: Unsuccessful Audition for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
In 1994, Kate Winslet unsuccessfully auditioned for Kenneth Branagh's film Mary Shelley's Frankenstein before later being cast in Branagh's adaptation of Hamlet in 1996.
1995: Role in Sense and Sensibility and A Kid in King Arthur's Court
In 1995, Kate Winslet starred in Sense and Sensibility as Marianne Dashwood, earning a BAFTA Award. She also featured in the Disney film A Kid in King Arthur's Court.
1995: BAFTA Award for Sense and Sensibility
In 1995, Kate Winslet won a BAFTA Award for her role as Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility.
1995: Sense and Sensibility Release
In 1995, Winslet starred in Sense and Sensibility, one of her most acclaimed films.
1995: Acting earnings
In 1995, the UK Film Council calculated that Winslet had earned £20 million from her acting roles since 1995.
1996: Roles in Jude and Hamlet
In 1996, Kate Winslet had roles in two period dramas: Jude, where she played Sue Bridehead, and Hamlet, where she played Ophelia.
1996: Hamlet Film Role
In 1996, Winslet appeared in the film adaptation of Hamlet.
1997: Global Stardom with Titanic
In 1997, Kate Winslet achieved global stardom with her leading role in James Cameron's epic romance Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time.
1997: Starring in Titanic
In 1997, Kate Winslet starred as Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time and earned her a Best Actress nomination.
1997: Titanic Film Release
In 1997, Winslet starred in Titanic, one of her highest-grossing and most acclaimed films.
1998: Release of Hideous Kinky and Turning Down Roles
In 1998, Hideous Kinky was released as Kate Winslet's sole film. She turned down roles in Shakespeare in Love to do this film.
1999: Holy Smoke!, Faeries, and Grammy Award
In 1999, Kate Winslet starred in Holy Smoke! as an Australian woman in an Indian religious cult, voiced a fairy in Faeries, and won a Grammy Award for narrating "The Face in the Lake" for the children's audiobook Listen to the Storyteller.
1999: Turning Down Anna and the King
In 1999, Kate Winslet turned down a role in Anna and the King to continue focusing on independent productions.
1999: Grammy Award for Listen to the Storyteller
In 1999, Kate Winslet won a Grammy Award for her narration of a short story in the audiobook Listen to the Storyteller.
2000: Role in Quills
In 2000, Kate Winslet played the supporting role of a laundress in Quills, a biopic of the Marquis de Sade.
2001: Performed "What If" for Christmas Carol: The Movie
In 2001, Kate Winslet performed the song "What If" for the soundtrack of her film, Christmas Carol: The Movie.
2001: Winslet stars in the biopic Iris
In 2001, Kate Winslet starred in the biopic Iris, portraying the novelist Iris Murdoch at different ages alongside Judi Dench. Winslet researched the role extensively, reading Murdoch's novels and studying her husband's memoir. Her performance in Iris earned her nominations for an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
2001: Role in Iris
In 2001, Kate Winslet starred in the critically acclaimed period piece 'Iris'.
2001: Winslet records 'What If' for Christmas Carol: The Movie
In 2001, Winslet recorded "What If" for the soundtrack of the animated film Christmas Carol: The Movie, based on Charles Dickens' novel. The song became a commercial success.
2003: Winslet stars in The Life of David Gale
In 2003, Kate Winslet starred in the thriller The Life of David Gale, portraying a journalist interviewing a professor on death row. She took on the role to work with director Alan Parker and to explore the issue of capital punishment. Despite Winslet's admiration for the director, the film received negative reviews.
2004: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Finding Neverland
In 2004, Kate Winslet starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a turning point in her career, and also appeared in Finding Neverland.
2004: Eternal Sunshine and Finding Neverland Releases
In 2004, Winslet starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Finding Neverland, both acclaimed films.
2004: Winslet stars in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
In 2004, Winslet starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a science fiction romance where she played a neurotic woman who erases memories of her ex-boyfriend. Winslet considers it a turning point in her career. Her performance earned her Best Actress nominations at the Oscar and BAFTA award ceremonies.
2005: Winslet guest stars in Extras and works on Romance & Cigarettes
In 2005, Kate Winslet had a guest role in the British comedy sitcom Extras, playing a satirical version of herself. She also returned to work on Romance & Cigarettes after giving birth to her second child. Winslet received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in Extras. She turned down an offer from Woody Allen to star in Match Point to spend more time with her children.
2006: Winslet appears in All the King's Men and Little Children
In 2006, Kate Winslet appeared in All the King's Men, a political thriller. She also starred in the drama Little Children. Her performance in Little Children earned her BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for Best Actress. With this nomination, at 31, she became the youngest performer to receive five Oscar nominations.
2006: Support for the Family Haven and National Literacy Trust
In 2006, Kate Winslet became a patron of the Family Haven charity and supported the National Literacy Trust's "Pushing the Envelope" campaign.
2006: Roles in Little Children and The Holiday
In 2006, Kate Winslet gained further recognition for her performances in Little Children and The Holiday.
2006: The Holiday Release
In 2006, Winslet appeared in the film The Holiday.
2007: Support for the Afghanistan Relief Organization
In 2007, Kate Winslet participated in an auction to raise funds for the Afghanistan Relief Organization.
2007: Winslet narrates The Fox and the Child
In 2007, Kate Winslet's sole project was narrating the English version of the French children's film The Fox and the Child. She also starred in the romantic comedy The Holiday in 2006.
2008: Roles in Revolutionary Road and The Reader
In 2008, Kate Winslet starred in Revolutionary Road and The Reader. For her role in The Reader, she won the BAFTA Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2008: Winslet stars in Revolutionary Road
In 2008, Kate Winslet starred in Revolutionary Road, an adaptation of Richard Yates's novel, directed by her then-husband Sam Mendes and co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Winslet was drawn to the idea of playing a woman whose aspirations had not been met. Her performance was highly acclaimed.
2008: BAFTA Award for The Reader
In 2008, Winslet won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Reader.
2009: Financial Report and Time Recognition
In 2009, Forbes reported her annual salary to be $2 million, mostly from endorsements. Also in 2009, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
2009: Support for Leukaemia research and Millvina Dean
In 2009, Kate Winslet contributed to the Butterfly Book for leukaemia research. She also joined Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, James Cameron, and Celine Dion to help Millvina Dean, the last living survivor of the Titanic.
2009: Narration of A Mother's Courage
In 2009, Kate Winslet narrated the English version of the Icelandic documentary A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism.
2010: PETA Video Narration
In 2010, Winslet narrated a video for PETA highlighting animal cruelty in foie gras production, encouraging chefs to remove it from their menus and urging consumers to boycott it.
2010: Formation of the Golden Hat Foundation
In 2010, inspired by A Mother's Courage, Kate Winslet teamed with Margret Ericsdottir to form the Golden Hat Foundation to create autism awareness.
2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Mildred Pierce
In 2011, Kate Winslet received a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce.
2011: Winslet stars in Mildred Pierce
In 2011, Kate Winslet starred in the HBO series Mildred Pierce, an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel. Winslet won the Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actress in a miniseries for her performance.
2011: Winslet appears in Contagion and Carnage
In 2011, Kate Winslet starred in the thriller Contagion, playing a disease detective for the CDC. Also in 2011, she starred in Carnage, directed by Roman Polanski, a black comedy adapted from the play God of Carnage. Her performances in both films were praised, with a Golden Globe nomination for Carnage.
2011: Contagion and Mildred Pierce Releases
In 2011, Winslet starred in the film Contagion and the miniseries Mildred Pierce.
2011: Partnership with Lancôme
In 2011, as the ambassador for Lancôme, Kate Winslet partnered with the company to raise awareness and funds for the Golden Hat Foundation, and created a make-up collection for Lancôme.
2012: Winslet appears in Movie 43
In 2012, Kate Winslet appeared in Movie 43, which received the worst reviews of her career. Winslet also performed an audiobook recording of Émile Zola's novel Thérèse Raquin.
2012: Publication of The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism
In 2012, Kate Winslet wrote a book about autism, entitled The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism, which was published by Simon & Schuster. She also received Spain's Yo Dona award for Best Humanitarian Work for her work with the Golden Hat Foundation.
2013: Winslet stars in Labor Day
In 2013, Kate Winslet starred in Labor Day, an adaptation of Joyce Maynard's novel. She played Adele, an agoraphobic single mother who falls in love with an escaped convict. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
2014: Winslet stars in Divergent and A Little Chaos
In 2014, Kate Winslet played Jeanine Matthews in the science fiction film Divergent, an adaptation of Veronica Roth's novel. Also in 2014, she starred in A Little Chaos, a period film directed by Alan Rickman, as fictional architect Sabine de Barra.
2014: Divergent Film Release
In 2014, Winslet starred in the film Divergent.
2015: Winslet stars in Insurgent and The Dressmaker
In 2015, Kate Winslet reprised her role as Jeanine Matthews in Insurgent, the second instalment of the Divergent series. Also in 2015, she starred in The Dressmaker, an adaptation of the Australian gothic novel, portraying Tilly Dunnage, a seamstress. Winslet won the AACTA Award for Best Actress for her role in The Dressmaker.
2015: BAFTA Award for Steve Jobs
In 2015, Kate Winslet won another BAFTA Award for her portrayal of Joanna Hoffman in the biopic Steve Jobs.
2015: Insurgent and Steve Jobs Releases
In 2015, Winslet appeared in the films Insurgent and Steve Jobs.
2015: UNICEF Campaign Support
In 2015, Winslet supported UNICEF's World's Largest Lesson campaign, raising awareness among children about sustainable development and global citizenship.
2016: Winslet in Triple 9 and Collateral Beauty
In 2016, Kate Winslet appeared in John Hillcoat's Triple 9 as Irina Vlaslov, a Russian-Israeli gangster, which received criticism. She also starred in Collateral Beauty, which was poorly received by critics.
2016: BAFTA Award for Steve Jobs
In 2016, Winslet won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Steve Jobs.
2017: Wonder Wheel Release
In 2017, Kate Winslet's final release of the year was Woody Allen's Wonder Wheel. She played Ginny, a housewife having an affair. Winslet chose not to comment on Allen's personal life but expressed satisfaction with their collaboration, a decision she would later regret.
2017: Environmental Fundraiser and Charity Auction
In 2017, Winslet partnered with Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental foundation for a global warming fundraiser. Also in 2017, Winslet and DiCaprio auctioned off a private dinner to raise money for a British woman's cancer treatment.
2017: The Mountain Between Us Release
In 2017, Winslet starred in The Mountain Between Us with Idris Elba, filming in harsh conditions in the mountains of Western Canada. Her final release of the year was Woody Allen's Wonder Wheel, where she played Ginny.
2017: Filming Avatar sequels
In 2017, Winslet started filming two sequels to Avatar (2009) using motion capture technology.
2017: Partnership with Longines
In 2017, as the ambassador for Longines, Kate Winslet designed a new watch for Longines to raise awareness and funds for the Golden Hat Foundation.
2018: Filming Avatar sequels
In 2018, Winslet continued filming two sequels to Avatar (2009) using motion capture technology.
2018: Literacy Programme Launch
In 2018, Winslet teamed with Lancôme and the National Literacy Trust to launch a programme aimed at educating underprivileged women in the UK.
2019: Voice acting in Moominvalley and acting in Blackbird
In 2019, Winslet voiced a character in the animated television series Moominvalley, and starred in Blackbird, a remake of the Danish film Silent Heart (2014).
2020: Starring in Ammonite and Black Beauty
In 2020, Kate Winslet portrayed paleontologist Mary Anning in Ammonite. She also voiced the horse in the film adaptation of Black Beauty, released on Disney+.
2020: Save the Children's Emergency Coronavirus Appeal
In 2020, Winslet read a bedtime story as part of Save with Stories to raise funds for Save the Children's Emergency Coronavirus Appeal.
2021: Primetime Emmy Award for Mare of Easttown
In 2021, Kate Winslet received a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Mare of Easttown.
2021: Starring in Mare of Easttown
In 2021, Kate Winslet starred in and executive produced Mare of Easttown, an HBO miniseries. Her performance received critical acclaim, and she won several awards, including a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award.
2021: Mare of Easttown Release
In 2021, Winslet starred in the television miniseries Mare of Easttown.
2021: Time Magazine's 100 most influential people
Winslet was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2021.
2022: Produced and Starred in I Am Ruth and Avatar: The Way of Water
In 2022, Kate Winslet produced and starred in the single drama "I Am Ruth", winning two BAFTA TV Awards. She also played a supporting role through motion capture in Cameron's film Avatar: The Way of Water.
2022: Release of Avatar: The Way of Water and starring in I Am..."I Am Ruth"
In 2022, Kate Winslet starred in Avatar: The Way of Water, which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time. She also starred with her daughter in an episode of the Channel 4 anthology series I Am..., titled "I Am Ruth", and won two BAFTA TV Awards.
2022: Avatar: The Way of Water Release
In 2022, Winslet starred in Avatar: The Way of Water.
2023: Starring in and producing Lee
In 2023, Kate Winslet starred in and produced Lee, a biopic of model and war photographer Lee Miller. She also fell while filming, leading to haematomas on her spine.
2024: Starring in The Regime
In 2024, Kate Winslet starred in and executive produced The Regime, an HBO miniseries. Critics deemed her performance superior to the series.
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