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When was the last time something happened with your kids that made you feel embarrassed or embarrassed? For me, it was this morning. My 5-year-old son wasn't ready for school because I woke him up so late at last night's Super Bowl party. It may seem like a small thing, but when you add up, it's hard to accumulate shame over years of parenting and blame yourself for every little thing that goes wrong. Kate Winslet opened up about the cycle of parents shaming themselves in her new interview. She has one genius solution for that. It's about making these conversations public.
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of titanic The star spoke about shame in a new February 2024 cover interview. net-a-porter. Winslet shared how parenting, especially parenting teenagers, can lead to feelings of inadequacy.
Because of childcare
LONDON, UK – SEPTEMBER 14: Kate Winslet attends 'Vogue World: London 2023' at Theater Royal Drury Lane on September 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo courtesy of Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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“When a teenager experiences a traumatic event, parents completely automatically feel that it's their fault,” Winslet told the magazine. “That's where this weird shame comes into play. And when that shame comes in, people shut down and don't discuss it or share it.”
This is a story as old as time, and one that Winslet wants to change.That's one of the reasons she appeared in the 2021 TV series i am ruth, about a mother trying to connect with her social media addicted daughter. “I wanted to tell a story that created a platform for people to just have a conversation. And that part was overwhelming,” she said.
acting gene
LONDON, UK – MAY 14: 'I Am Loose' with P&O Cruises at the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards Ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall on May 14, 2023 in London, UK. Mia Threepleton and Kate Winslet won Best Single Drama. (Photo courtesy of Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Winslet also talked about how her daughter Mia, 23, with ex Jim Threepleton, and son Joe, 21, with ex Sam Mendes, co-starred in the TV series. “Fortunately, they're good,” Winslet said of the children's acting skills. She added that it “felt normal” for her to go along with them. “These are the kids who are being tested. [me] upon [my] They have written quite a few lines since they could read. They could see in advance that I was scared. They’ve been through it with me,” she said.
And that TV drama had a huge impact on people. “The other day, a parking lot attendant looked at me and started crying and said, “You know what?I'm Ruth' Mr. Winslet explained. It's no wonder this vulnerable role – highlighting the struggles many parents may experience but are too embarrassed to admit – finds an audience. Kudos to Winslet for her role in starting a conversation about this heavy subject. When he learns that other parents are doing the exact same thing, the conversation already feels a little lighter.
In the interview, Winslet also talked about how the landscape surrounding women's acting has changed compared to when she first started acting. She said: “It's different now. Mia is very much her own person. [Young women now] They know how to use their voices,” she explained. Winslet also told how she felt when she was 22 years old. titanic It came out. “I felt like I had to look a certain way, I had to be a certain thing. There was so much media intrusion back then, so my life was very uncomfortable.”
“Journalists always said: 'Then.' titanic“You could have done anything, but you chose to do this little thing.” And I thought, “Yes, you risked your life and I did it!” Because, Being famous means It’s terrible,” she continued. “Of course I was grateful. I was in my early 20s and was able to rent an apartment. But I didn't want to be followed literally to feed the ducks. ”
confidence
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of Lee The actress, who is also mom to 10-year-old son Bear with husband Edward Abel Smith, previously opened up about how her children stand up for themselves. “My daughter's generation has the ability to speak for themselves,” Winslet said. Sunday Times “They already know that their voices will be heard. Not in all situations, of course, but especially young women know how to use their voices. That's shocking to me.”
“When I was younger, you talked about being talked to. Now that's not the case,” she added. “Young women are strong. And they are proud of their bodies.”
And we can't help but thank actresses like Kate Winslet for paving the way for today's young women to feel more confident.
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