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Kate Winslet Opens Up About Media Criticism During ‘Titanic’ Era

In a recent podcast conversation, , now 47 years old, shared her experience of facing harsh critiques from the media during the release of the iconic film “Titanic.”

She disclosed that she was subjected to disparaging remarks, including being labeled as “fat,” particularly in relation to the pivotal scene where the characters Jack (played by ) and Rose (portrayed by Winslet) grappled with space on a floating door.

The actress expressed how the comments directed towards her during the 1997 movie premiere amounted to what she described as “bullying” and verging on being “abusive.”

Reflecting on the hurtful nature of the commentary, she emphasized the unkindness she encountered within media coverage at that time.

Following the heart-wrenching conclusion of “Titanic,” where Rose managed to stay afloat on the door while Jack met a tragic fate in the icy waters, Winslet recounted hearing criticisms about her body size and the door-sharing dilemma.

Recalling the hurtful statements aimed at her appearance, she lamented the unjust treatment she endured, questioning the severity of the attacks on her physical attributes.

In the midst of commemorating the movie's 25th anniversary, revisited the long-standing debate surrounding the door scene in “Titanic.”

Addressing the speculation regarding whether both characters could have survived on the door, she offered her perspective on the practicality of the situation, asserting her belief that their joint survival on the door was improbable due to its structural limitations.

During the podcast interview on “Happy Sad Confused,” the Academy Award winner expressed her retrospective insights on how she navigated the body shaming she faced back then.

Admitting to grappling with regrets over her responses to the criticism about her weight, Winslet acknowledged that she wished she had advocated for herself more assertively, highlighting the vulnerability she experienced as a young woman dealing with public scrutiny.

Reflecting on her past experiences, she contemplated how she could have reshaped the dialogue surrounding her body image struggles, unders

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