Kate Winslet, the 50-year-old woman who won an Oscar, has shared her life growing up in a personal statement about how it helped her in one of her early acting roles.
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Kate Winslet spoke about her teenage years (Image: GETTY)
Kate Winslet claims that her first intimate encounters weren’t with men, but that they were open about it.
Oscar-winning actress Kate, 50, has been talking about her early life on and off screen. Kate’s first breakthrough came with Heavenly Creatures in 1994, where her performance earned critical acclaim and put her firmly on the acting map before she became a global star thanks to Titanic three years later.
Her first major role, opposite Melanie Lynskey, was focused on the intense friendship between two young women, which later turns into a dangerously obsessional bond. She made a personal revelation while appearing on the Team Deakins podcast about her own teenage years.
Kate declared to Roger and James Deakins, “I’ll share something I’ve never shared before,” with a trademark honesty. As a teenager, I had some of my first intimate encounters with women. I had some girl and boy kissed, but neither one of them had particularly evolved.
She went on: “At that stage in my life, I certainly was curious, and I think there was something about the really intense connection that those two women had that I profoundly understood. I was so immediately sucked into the vortex of that world they were in that obviously became horrendously damaging to both of them, and they had huge insecurities and vulnerabilities.”
Not for the first time has she been honest about growing up. Kate spoke earlier this month about her early years, revealing how a drama teacher’s comment about her weight influenced how she perceived herself as a young performer for years.
The married actress, who is now married to Edward Abel Smith, described being told early on that she could pursue a career “if you’re happy to settle for the fat girl parts” when speaking on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. However, she added, “Look at me now,” which many people will soon be thinking.
Kate, now 49, acknowledged how hard the words landed. She said, “I didn’t want to ever play leading roles.” Kate and I were Reading’s one. I received no movie scripts.
She also openly discussed her teen body image struggles. She started eating and cutting diets when she was 15 to 19 and by the time she was done eating, she was hardly able to eat. She claimed that it wasn’t healthy. “I’d worry about whether I looked fat when I woke up.” The only thing I truly regret about my life is it.
She mentioned how some actors are too “terrified” of coming out about the impact their careers in a conversation she had with The Sunday Times four years ago. “I can’t tell you how many young actors I know, some of whom are well-known and others just starting out, are afraid that their sexuality will be revealed and that it will prevent them from being cast in straight roles.”
At least four actors come to mind who completely conceal their sexuality. It causes pain. because they fear being discovered.
The boxer and his family reportedly moved out of Lancashire to a brand-new $ 8 million home on an island known for its favorable tax laws.
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Tyson Fury and his family ‘quit UK’ and make tax haven island their home(Image: Getty Images)
Tyson Fury and his family have reportedly quit the UK. The heavyweight boxer, his wife, Paris, and his seven children are said to have moved to the Isle of Man.
The Furies are thought to now be living in an £8 million mansion just outside of Douglas, the island’s capital. Both Tyson and Paris Fury’s latest filings on Companies House state that their residence as of 1 December is the Isle of Man, which has often attracted the wealthy due to it’s favourable tax arrangements.
The self-governing crown dependency of the Isle of Man requires residents to pay tax at the island’s own rates rather than the UK. In addition to inheritance tax, the UK’s bracket of income tax is set at 21%, while the UK’s bracket is 40%.
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A source told The Sun that Tyson had been telling his friends that he and Paris were looking into enrolling their youngest children in schools. Tyson has been letting friends know that he’s relocated to the island.
He has been telling residents that he is looking forward to making the Isle of Man his home. The couple has been looking into nearby schools for their youngest children.
The family have lived in Morecambe, Lancashire, for 17 years. But this move comes only weeks after Rachel Reeves released the budget, which introduced a new levy on properties exceeding £2 million in value, which the Morecambe house is thought to exceed. Additionally, Tyson is currently liable for a 45% tax due to his earnings exceeding £125,140 threshold. He is estimated to be worth £160 million.
Tyson has previously traveled to the Isle of Man via ferries leaving from Liverpool or Heysham. On, one met Tyson. the boat and wrote on Facebook, “I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with this amazing guy and his family on the Manxman this morning.
He’s also been seen shopping in a jacket potato store, where he allegedly spent £60 on spuds. I turned and saw Tyson ducking in the door, according to Rachel Marsland, the director of Terry’s Tatos in Douglas. Have you got enough spuds for us, he asked? How many of you are there, I asked?
“No nine of us,” he said. There were nine potatoes left in the oven at that time because I was shutting it down in 15 minutes. There are nine of us, so we will purchase the lot, he said.
Tyson Fury Ltd., the boxer’s company, had investments worth £162 million in June. Since 2023, the business has grown by £82 million. Tyson’s self-imposed only £100,000 was apparent, though.
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The Mirror has contacted Tyson’s representatives for comment.
After suffering from fallouts, Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty tied the knot over the weekend in arguably one of the most contentious celebrity weddings of the year.
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More details have been revealed about Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding, which features her father Gordon Ramsay giving a powerful speech. Due to Adam’s family’s lack of participation in the big day, the wedding has drawn controversy.
However, it has been reported that Gordon’s father-of-the-bride speech made reference to the ongoing conflict. According to reports, the TV chef allegedly told the newlyweds that Tana would be a good mother to both.
According to legend, Gordon reportedly raved about how stunning his daughter turned out for her wedding. Following a report that a member of Adam’s family texted him in the dark about his family’s absence, it was revealed.
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According to Gordon, “Look at Tana, and that’s what you have to look forward to.” Additionally, he said, “Shame you don’t have the same,” in a remark to Adam’s parents.
Gordon’s controversial speech was refuted by a family member, who said, “It just goes to show that this was the Ramsays’ plan all along.”
Due to his family messages blocking, Adam’s aunt Louise later revealed that he had received a text message just before he entered Bath Abbey on Saturday that he had never read.
Because she was a bridesmaid to Holly’s sisters Megan and Tilly, 27, she was Adam’s only member at the service. In Staffordshire, Adam’s parents, Mark, and brothers James and Richard, all stayed at home.
According to Adam’s aunt, Louise allegedly sent him a message informing him that she would never experience the pain your mother has endured and that she still loves you. You two deserve a lot of shame.
Remember that you hurt your mother so severely that her soul screams on this, your happiest day, and each anniversary of your happiest day.
However, a source close to the family confirmed Adam had not read or received the message. Adam and his family fought back in September of that year when they denied inviting any other Peaty family members to their engagement party.
Even though the bride’s mother, Tana Ramsay, and friends were present, Caroline was not invited to Holly’s glamorous hen do last month at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds.
Caroline has stated that if her son tried to make amends despite the ongoing hostility, she would still forgive him. Caroline spoke to Caroline about the row ahead of the Saturday ceremony.
She said: “I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me; it’s as if they have cut my heart out.This is the first Christmas that I’ve not had my family together – my family is broken. They are both still loved, there is nothing I won’t forgive, and I want them to have the best day.”
Adam and Holly’s representatives have been contacted for comment by The Mirror.
In her final moments of reflection on her life and legacy, M People’s Heather Small admits to still getting anxious before performances in Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny.
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Heather Small refuses to let stereotypes define her.
Few voices are as instantly recognisable as Heather Small, the M People frontwoman who has dominated British music for over 30 years. They are powerful, full of soul, and instantly upbeat.
Now, as she prepares to take centre stage in Jools’Annual Hootenanny , on what will be the BBC music show’s 32nd anniversary, London-born Heather reflects on life, music and the kind of confidence that can only come with experience.
“I’m in a really good place,” she tells OK ! warmly as we catch up in an exclusive chat. “Life’s feeling pretty good.” The star will also be performing as part of the New Year ’s Day Parade that takes place in London every year.
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She claims that the London parade is special because it celebrates the people, the diversity, and the joy of the city itself. It’s intergenerational, free, and really brings people together. I’ve always believed that music should accomplish that.
Heather attributes her strong sense of identity to her upbringing in the working-class. She acknowledges that she was aware of the limitations society occasionally tried to place on her from a young age.
People will try to identify you, especially if you are descended from immigrant or of color, she says. I vowed never to let stereotypes define me.
One of the most popular British bands of the 1990s was Heather because of that determination. In addition to winning the 1994 Mercury Prize for the album Elegant Slumming, M People also had multiple hits, including Moving On Up and One Night In Heaven.
Despite all that success, Heather is also acutely aware of the difficulty that the music industry currently faces. According to her, “the biggest change I’ve seen is how difficult it is for musicians to survive.” It’s not about greed; it’s about getting paid well for your time, effort, and creativity. It’s very difficult to consistently give your best if you can’t pay your bills.
She offers some pointers for emerging artists. Remember both your worth and your value. Find your tribe, develop your skills, and find audiences, particularly live ones. Nothing compares to performing for the people you are supporting. Everything depends on that connection.
Even though Heather still struggles with nerves despite all these years, she still holds onto her artistic throne.
She admits, “I get very anxious.” I have requirements that I want to fulfill. I want to make the most of the money that has been given to me. The audience reappears, though, thanks to the immediate impact, the enthusiasm, and the love. You really feel like you can fly when you properly channel that adrenaline.
Heather says the rise of fearless female artists in recent years has given her a lot of inspiration, which she says wasn’t always the case when she first started out.
“There are so many women who express themselves across all genres and completely own what they do. She says, “That excites me,” highlighting one artist in particular. I can relate to Little Simz’s self-assurance, her Afrocentric approach, and her attitude. I wore suits and hairstyles that way. It’s amazing to see the legacy being left behind.
Heather has been renowned for her high-energy performances, but she enjoys being alone with a cup of lemon and ginger tea, vocal warming-ups, and mindfulness practice, which she has maintained for over 30 years.
She explains that “creating calm before the chaos” is key. I require quiet. I require restraint. When I step out on stage, I can give everything because of that.
Heather, a vegan, has always prioritized her health and well-being. She claims that despite starting the gym at 7:30 am, she still works out regularly. I think that health encompasses all three, including the body, mind, and spirit.
She is eager to continue practicing yoga and Ayurvedic treatments after making recent travels to Goa. She claims that it gave me a sense of renewal.
Being a mother is one of Heather’s most cherished accomplishments aside from being in the spotlight. When she talks about her only child, Labour politician James Small-Edwards, she bursts with pride.
She claims that “he’s hardworking, principled, and wants to change.” It’s also about how you do it, not just what you do. That is what you are, exactly.
When Heather recalls her specific moment of realization that music was truly her calling, she recalls the exact moment. When I first released the song, “How Can I Love You More?” I thought, “This could actually be a career.” However, touring actually confirmed it. You test your self by going out night after night.
She doesn’t seem to be slowing down. She celebrated her 60th birthday back in January with a nationwide tour alongside Wet Wet Wet. “It was tiring at times,” she admits, “but it reminded me this is what I love, and I’m still able to do it.”
Heather’s objectives for the future are refreshingly straightforward. She says, “I want to enjoy life, travel more, be well-being, and be surrounded by good people.” Try making someone else happy if you ever feel unhappy. I want to be a blessing to others because I feel blessed. That is the way I lead my life.
Meanwhile, she’s eager to take part in Jools’ Annual Hootenanny, a nation-wide celebration of New Year’s Eve. She claims it’s quite impressive to be performing on the show, especially in a milestone year.
It’s truly special to conclude the year with such a fantastic music show in front of such talented musicians. One of the most eclectic music TV programs has been overseen by Jools [Holland] for decades. She claims that the atmosphere is “electrifying.”
What will Heather be up to on New Year’s Eve given that the show has already been pre-recorded? She declares, “I’ll be celebrating with a live band performance at Soho House Brighton.” Brighton is a true party-goer, too!
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Melbourne venue’s two-day Ashes Test as “unsatisfactory.”
The Melbourne Cricket Ground will receive one negative point as a result of the decision. A venue is prohibited from hosting international cricket for a year if it receives six demerit points over the course of a five-year period.
Since the ICC overhauled its system two years ago, an Australian pitch has been deemed subpar.
In the showpiece Boxing Day game, over 30 wickets were lost in six sessions, with too much seam movement on offer for pace bowlers.
Match officials Jeff Crowe and Jeff Crowe said, “The MCG pitch was too much in favor of the bowlers.”
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10mm of grass was left on the pitch to counteract the hot conditions that the MCG’s head curator Matt Page had predicted later in the match, but this is just one more reason for the lively conditions.
Page claimed that during the match, which England won by four wickets, he was “in a state of shock.” The highest score was 46 for Australia in the second innings, according to Head.
The second two-day Ashes match featured the Boxing Day Test, but the surface for the other, the first Test in Perth, was rated as “very good,” suggesting that there was more to do with batter error.
The second-lowest rating for a pitch is “Unsatisfactory.”
There has been trouble with the MCG pitch before, but this is the first time an Australian strip has been rated subpar under the current system.
The bowlers were unable to get enough help in the drawn match of 2017, which ended up being a dull contest with only 24 wickets lost. That received a “poor” rating.
The pitch used to win for India was deemed “average” a year later.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald defended Page before the ICC’s announcement, arguing that the pitch this year should be viewed in the context of efforts to improve from 2017 on.
McDonald praised him for doing an outstanding job.
“I always use the idea that we [Australia] have bad Test matches as well,” I say. The first test match of the summer was a bad one.
We support him in what he’s done and are extremely proud of the MCG’s development, but sometimes these things can happen.
