Kate Winslet on how motherhood completely changed her life; says it saved her mental health after ‘Titanic’

Actress Kate Winslet recently opened up about the experience of being a mother and the role it plays in her life. She revealed that it allows her to maintain a connection to the real world, which might not happen when living amidst the glitz and paparazzi of celebrity life.

She spoke on the podcast “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso” on December 21, indicating that becoming a mother at a young age helped her maintain mental stability.“I was very lucky because I had the opportunity to become a mother at a young age,” Winslet said. She explained that she found direction and meaning in life while dealing with the overwhelming nature of fame through caring for her newborn baby.Winslet, who is currently 50, had her first child, Mia Threapleton, in 2000 at the age of 25.

She then welcomed Joe Anders in 2003, followed by her youngest, Bear Blaze Winslet, in 2013. Two of her children are currently working in the entertainment industry, following in their mother’s footsteps.The actress said that her experience as a mother allowed her to disregard public attention and negative comments. After her role in the film Titanic in 1997, she quickly rose to fame. Winslet disclosed that the sudden success deeply affected her mental health.

She claimed she was harassed and bullied by the media to the extent that she could not live a normal life. She was even followed into grocery stores.She said she became extremely self-critical, but raising her children had a positive influence on her life. “Motherhood saved me,” she explained.On the work front, she is currently promoting her directorial debut titled Goodbye June, which has been released in theaters. Interestingly, the screenplay for the film was written by her son, Joe Anders. Through fame, criticism, and success, Winslet’s life exemplifies the power of motherhood and the strength it brings in finding balance under an overwhelming spotlight.