Raised in Berkshire, Winslet studied drama from childhood, and began her career in British television in 1991. She made her film debut in Heavenly Creatures (1994), for which she received her first notable critical praise. She has been included as a vocalist on some soundtracks of works she has performed in, and the single “What If” from the soundtrack for Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001), was a hit single in several European countries. Born in Reading, Berkshire, Winslet is the second of four children born to Sally Anne (née Bridges), a barmaid, and Roger John Winslet, a swimming pool contractor. Winslet’s career began on television, with a co-starring role in the BBC children’s science fiction serial Dark Season. Winslet was awarded an Empire Award and a London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year for her performance. The film garnered generally mixed reviews and received only limited distribution, resulting in a worldwide gross of US$5 million ($6.6 million). Also in 2001, she voiced the character Belle in the animated motion picture Christmas Carol: The Movie, based on the Charles Dickens classic novel.
Kate Winslet and Jennifer Aniston honoured on Walk of Fame Kate Winslet, Jennifer Aniston and Scarlett Johansson are the next A-listers to be unveiled as stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [link]
