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As she marks her 48th birthday and continues to dazzle us with her on-screen talents, let's explore some intriguing facts about this celebrated award winner.

As she marks her 48th birthday and continues to dazzle us with her on-screen talents, let's explore some intriguing facts about this celebrated award winner.

With a career that has endured for three decades, Kate Winslet is undeniably one of the most iconic actresses of our time. Starting with her iconic portrayal of Rose in Titanic and continuing through her roles in films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Reader, and many others, the British actress has accumulated a wealth of experiences.

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She hails from a family with a rich theatrical background

She hails from a family with a rich theatrical background

Kate Winslet's passion for acting is ingrained in her, as she comes from a family with a rich theatrical background. Hailing from a family where both her paternal grandparents and father were actors, she developed an early passion for acting and performing.

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Winslet began her training at 10

Winslet began her training at 10

The actress's journey began with school plays at just five years old. When she turned ten, she enrolled in England's prestigious Redroofs Drama School, where she received training and opportunities.

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Her career started with early appearances in commercials

Her career started with early appearances in commercials

When she joined Redroofs Drama School, a training centre and an agency for aspiring actors, Winslet made her professional debut with a Sugar Puffs cereal commercial, which opened doors for her acting career.

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Kate worked at a delicatessen to make ends meet

Kate worked at a delicatessen to make ends meet

During her early years at Redroofs, financial difficulties pushed the British renowned actress to explore other sources of income. At just 16, she faced a tough choice, opting to leave the theatre school and take up a job at a delicatessen to support her acting career.

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Winslet once desired to be a hairdresser

Winslet once desired to be a hairdresser

Before becoming a famous actress, Kate Winslet once planned to pursue a career in hairdressing. She even started by cutting her own hair to save her mother money when she was scheduled for a salon appointment before a wedding.

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She describes her first marriage as a 'mess'

She describes her first marriage as a 'mess'

Jim Threapleton and Kate Winslet began on the set of Hideous Kinky, where he served as an assistant director. The couple tied the knot in November 1998 at Kate Winslet's primary school in Reading, and their daughter, Mia Threapleton, was born in 2000. The versatile actress used the word 'mess' to describe her marriage to Threapleton and revealed she struggled with her instincts. They divorced in 2001.

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Sam Mendes, Winslet’s second husband

Sam Mendes, Winslet’s second husband

Following her separation from Threapleton, Kate began dating director Sam Mendes. In May 2003, they married on the island of Anguilla, and their son Joe was born later that year. Unfortunately, the couple confirmed their separation in 2010 and proceeded to divorce.

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She met her third husband amid house fire

She met her third husband amid house fire

In 2011, during a vacation on Richard Branson's private Necker Island, Kate Winslet and Edward Abel Smith previously known as Ned Rocknroll crossed paths. A sudden fire caused by Hurricane Irene turned their getaway into a dangerous situation. Winslet's heroic actions, including helping rescue Richard Branson's grandmother, impressed Smith, Branson's nephew, leading to their marriage in 2012.

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She is a mother of three children

She is a mother of three children

The famous British actress is a mother of three children: Mia, from her first marriage to director Jim Threapleton; Joe, from her marriage to director Sam Mendes; and Bear, from her third marriage to Edward Abel Smith.

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Winslet turned down the role of Eowyn in 'The Lord of the Rings'

Winslet turned down the role of Eowyn in 'The Lord of the Rings'

The Oscar winner's noteworthy decision she made was to reject the role of Eowyn in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. The character was eventually portrayed by Miranda Otto.

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She stores her Oscar in her bathroom

She stores her Oscar in her bathroom

Kate Winslet keeps her Oscar awards in her bathroom so that guests can have a fun moment, holding the awards and giving impromptu acceptance speeches. She joked that guests often emerged with flushed cheeks, leading to laughter and amusement.

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She is also a pop singer

She is also a pop singer

While Kate Winslet is renowned as an actress, few are aware of her musical talents. She actually recorded a complete pop song titled 'What If' for the 2001 animated film Christmas Carol: The Movie, where she also voiced the character Belle.

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Winslet felt extra cold during 'Titanic' filming

Winslet felt extra cold during 'Titanic' filming

As Winslet portrayed Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanic, with scenes where she's running, swimming, and floating around the freezing water, she mentioned that she felt exceptionally cold during the filmmaking.

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Her children call Leonardo DiCaprio 'Uncle Leo'

Her children call Leonardo DiCaprio 'Uncle Leo'

Despite not having children of his own, Leonardo DiCaprio has established a close relationship with the kids of his former Titanic co-star. He shares a connection with Kate's children, Mia, Joe, and Bear, who call him 'Uncle Leo'.

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Hollywood Star

Hollywood Star

On Monday, March 17, 2014, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Kate Winslet, an Academy Award®-winning actress, with the 2,520th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, situated near the iconic Hollywood & Vine.

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Hidden tattoos

Hidden tattoos

On her ankle, Kate has a 'W' tattoo representing 'Winslet'. Her wrist bears the phrase 'one life', a reminder of surviving a 2011 fire at Richard Branson's home. Three swallows on her back symbolize her children. Alongside friend and co-star Susan Sarandon, she got a hummingbird tattoo on her right arm, and with Saoirse Ronan, an anchor on her left wrist.

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