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Kate Winslet: I Chose to Do ‘Small’ Movies After ‘Titanic’ Because ‘Being Famous Was Horrible’


The Oscar winner expressed relief that her excessive fame has died down slightly — though she still has to avoid “Titanic” fans whenever she’s on a boat.

Over a quarter century has passed since the release of “ Titanic ” turned Kate Winslet into a superstar, but she hasn’t forgotten the negative impact that the film’s success had on her mental health. In a new interview with Net-A-Porter, Winslet reflected on the massive boost of fame that she received from starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in James Cameron’s blockbuster. I’m a young woman, my body is changing, I’m figuring it out, I’m deeply insecure, I’m terrified, don’t make this any harder than it already is.’ That’s bullying, you know, and actually borderline abusive, I would say.”

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