Category: Personal/Career

2008 Jul 07

Kate Winslet Item in Online Charity Auction

A pair of Kate Winslet designed shoes along with other celebrity items is currently up for auction to raise money for children’s charities. Check out www.clothesoffourback.org to bid.

2008 Jun 23

Kate narrates “The Fox and The Child”

THE FOX AND THE CHILD
A film by Luc Jacquet

Starring Bertille Noël-Bruneau

Narrated by Kate Winslet

After the worldwide success of March of the Penguins, Luc Jacquet invites us on a journey to the heart of a marvelous tale, the extraordinary meeting of a fox and a little girl. Through an exceptional relationship, each reveals its world to the other… A pure emotion, shown in unforgettable images.

Synopsis

One autumn morning, at the bend on a path, a little girl catches sight of a fox. Fascinated to the point that she forgets all fear, she dares to go up to him. For an instant, the barriers that separate the child and the animal disappear.
It is the beginning of the most amazing and of the most fabulous of friendships. Thanks to the fox, the little girl discovers a wild and secret environment. And so begins an adventure which will change her life, her vision and ours…

Official site:
http://www.thefoxandthechildthemovie.co.uk/

Release Date: 8 August (UK)

2008 Jun 21

My how you’ve aged! Kate Winslet transforms into old woman for new film

Kate Winslet has always been celebrated for her refusal to conform to Hollywood stereotypes.

And at first glance, Kate appeared to have taken her boycott too far as she was pictured looking extremely haggard and aged.

But the actress hasn’t totally abandoned her beauty regime and was simply in costume her latest film role.

Kate, 32, is starring alongside Ralph Fiennes in Stephen Daldry’s post-world war II drama, The Reader, based on the novel by Bernhard Schlink.

The film, currently being shot on location in Germany, sees Kate playing an older woman involved with a young man.

Source: Mail Online

GALLERY LINKS:
• The Reader: On the Set – June 19, 2008

New pictures added.

2008 Jun 21

This ghost is a world star!

Buhhuuuu! Don’t get a shock now!

What’s here just going across the Kantstrasse (Charlottenburg) is only looking like a ghost…

The woman underneath the towel is Hollywood star Kate Winslet (32, Titanic) during the shooting of The Reader a film based on the novel by Bernhard Schlink (63).

Right in front of the land registry she got screened by photographers so that she was able to creep into the mask. According to set Рinsiders Winslet totally pored into her role and is hardly addressable at the film set. But mercifully she is it in the film: Yesterday she had a shooting with Hollywood colleague Ralph Fiennes (45). Further recordings are going to be shot in the memorial place Hohensch̦nhausen.

Source: Bild.de

Thanks to Ani for sending this!

2008 Jun 15

“The Reader” filming continues…

On Friday evening Hollywood star Kate Winslet was landing at the airport “Tegel” with her children Mia (7) and Joe (4). The reason for her new visit: The shooting for the film version of the novel The Reader by Bernhard Schlink is going to be continued.

Source: Prominente

Thanks to fan Ani for this news!

2008 May 31

Kate Winslet covers up

Actress admits she’s not flawless

Kate Winslet loves products by New York facialist Tracie Martyn.

She uses the Amla Purifying Cleanser, around £32, and Firming Serum, around £91, from Tracie’s collection.

Kate has a blemish on her left cheek, caused by a badly broken capillary, so has to conceal it.

“I cover it everyday”, she reveals.

Visit www.traciemartyn.com

Source: Now Magazine

2008 May 24

Happy 7th Anniversary, Kate and Sam!

Your anniversary is a time
For sharing your affection;
It’s obvious the two of you
Have quite a deep connection!
We send glad congratulations
And heartfelt wishes, too,
For joyful happiness and love
In everything you do.