Early Life and Education of Kate Winslet: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Kate Winslet. From birth to education, explore key events.
Kate Winslet is a highly acclaimed English actress recognized for portraying strong female characters, especially in period dramas. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. Winslet was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in both 2009 and 2021, and she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012.
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Ellen Pompeo attributed her removal from 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' to Kate Winslet's exceptional acting. News also highlights Winslet's impressive, and likely unbreakable, Oscars record. Winslet is also blamed by another Hollywood A-lister for being cut from a blockbuster.
1954: Parker-Hulme murder case
In 1954, the Parker-Hulme murder case occurred, which served as the basis for the 1994 film Heavenly Creatures, in which Kate Winslet starred.
October 1975: Kate Winslet's Birth
In October 1975, Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born in Reading, Berkshire, to Sally Ann and Roger John Winslet. Her parents' occupations included nanny, waitress, and struggling actor.
1991: Lived with Stephen Tredre
In 1991, Kate Winslet lived with Stephen Tredre in London, after starting their relationship during the filming of Dark Season.
1995: Broke up with Stephen Tredre
In 1995, Winslet and Tredre broke up, but remained close friends until his death two years later.
November 1998: Married Jim Threapleton
In November 1998, Kate Winslet married Jim Threapleton at her family's local church.
2000: Birth of daughter Mia
In 2000, Winslet and Threapleton's daughter, Mia, was born.
2001: Divorced Jim Threapleton
In 2001, Kate Winslet divorced Jim Threapleton, describing the marriage as a "mess".
May 2003: Married Sam Mendes
In May 2003, Kate Winslet married Sam Mendes on the island of Anguilla.
2006: Became a patron of the Family Haven and participated in "Pushing the Envelope" campaign.
In 2006, Kate Winslet became a patron of the Family Haven, a Gloucester-based charity, and participated in the "Pushing the Envelope" campaign for the National Literacy Trust.
2007: Participated in auction for Afghanistan Relief Organization
In 2007, Winslet participated in an auction to raise funds for the Afghanistan Relief Organization.
2008: Edward Abel Smith changes name to Ned Rocknroll
In 2008, Edward Abel Smith legally changed his name to Ned Rocknroll, a name he would keep until 2019.
2008: Stated she had not overcome Tredre's death
In 2008, Winslet stated that she had not overcome Stephen Tredre's death, highlighting the significant impact he had on her life.
2009: Contributed to Butterfly Book and helped Millvina Dean
In 2009, Winslet contributed to the Butterfly Book for leukaemia research and financially helped Millvina Dean, the last living survivor of the Titanic, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, James Cameron, and Celine Dion.
2010: Formed the Golden Hat Foundation
In 2010, Inspired by "A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism", Kate Winslet teamed with Margret Ericsdottir to form the Golden Hat Foundation, which aims to create autism awareness.
2010: Separated from Sam Mendes
In 2010, Winslet and Mendes announced their separation amid media speculation, with their divorce finalized a year later.
2010: Narrated a PETA video
In 2010, Winslet narrated a video for PETA exposing animal cruelty in foie gras production.
2011: Met Edward Abel Smith
In 2011, Winslet met Edward Abel Smith at Richard Branson's estate on Necker Island during a house fire.
2011: Partnered with Lancôme for Golden Hat Foundation
In 2011, as ambassador for Lancôme and Longines, Winslet partnered with these companies to raise awareness and funds for the Golden Hat Foundation, including creating a make-up collection for Lancôme.
December 2012: Married Edward Abel Smith
In December 2012, Winslet married Edward Abel Smith in New York.
2012: Married Edward Abel Smith
Since 2012, Kate Winslet has been married to businessman Edward Abel Smith.
2015: Lives in West Wittering
As of 2015, Kate Winslet lives in West Wittering, Sussex with her husband and children. She purchased the property after moving back to England and enjoys the countryside.
2015: Supported UNICEF and narrated Daisy Chain
In 2015, Kate Winslet supported the UNICEF campaign World's Largest Lesson and narrated the Australian animated short film "Daisy Chain" about cyberbullying.
2017: Designed a watch for Longines
In 2017, Kate Winslet designed a new watch for Longines as part of her partnership to support the Golden Hat Foundation.
2017: Teamed with Leonardo DiCaprio for fundraisers
In 2017, Winslet teamed with Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental foundation for a fundraiser on global warming and auctioned a private dinner to raise money for cancer treatment.
2018: Launched a program to educate underprivileged women
In 2018, Kate Winslet teamed with Lancôme and the National Literacy Trust to launch a programme aimed at educating underprivileged women in the UK.
2019: Edward Abel Smith changes name back
In 2019, Edward Abel Smith legally changed his name back from Ned Rocknroll.
2020: Read a bedtime story for Save the Children
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: Took a year off after Mare of Easttown
Following the success of Mare of Easttown, Kate Winslet took a year off in 2021 to spend time with her family.
2021: Commented on homophobia in Hollywood
In 2021, Winslet commented on homophobia in Hollywood, expressing concern for actors afraid of revealing their sexuality due to casting fears.
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