2008 Sep 20

THE REAL FAME ACADEMY

Daily Mail, Saturday September 20, 2008

Interviews by Liese Spencer, Becky Barnicoat, Heidi Blake and Dave Simpson.

They grew up to be celebrities, politicians and sports stars.  Here, their teachers reflect on what they were like at school and how they’ve changed since.

KATE WINSLET:
REDROOF THEATRE SCHOOL, Maidenhead (1986-1991)
Carolyn Mayling, co-owner

KATE came to us when she was 11 and I taught her tap and modern dance until she left at 16.  She had a burning passion for acting and a sort of light behind her eyes.  She wasn’t fabulously good-looking, but we always thought she was an extremely good actress and played Wendy in Peter Pan.  She was very popular and the little ones adored her – we thought she might become a teacher.  We made her head girl because she was a natural leader, and sensible.

Source: Daily Mail, Saturday September 20, 2008

3 Comments on “THE REAL FAME ACADEMY”

  1. Yes I saw this today. I took intrest in the article not just because of kate but because paula radcliffe (marathon runner) was also featured and she went to the school I’ve just left, with a teacher I knew writing the peice about her.

  2. I saw that in the paper the other day, I can’t believe they said she wasn’t that good looking! Kate always has been and always will be beautiful ;)
    xx

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