kate winslet Discussing the Ozempic craze that has recently taken over Hollywood, she revealed that she was shocked by its purpose.
The actress is known to advocate for self-acceptance and speaks out against body criticism and fat shaming.
In the interview, she reflected on her past and spoke about the harmful effects of typecasting and body shaming early in her career, emphasizing the need to combat such behavior.
Kate Winslet says she doesn't know what Ozempic really is.
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During an interview with new york times magazine, Winslet said she lacks knowledge about Ozempic, saying, “I don’t know what Ozempic is. All I know is that it's a pill that people take or something like that. “But what is it?”
The 'Titanic' star was shocked after learning she was injecting herself with drugs to suppress her appetite to lose weight. “Oh my God. This feels so horrible. Let's eat some more!” Then she jokingly started enjoying the pastries.
Reflecting on her experience with weight loss, Winslet also addressed the harsh criticism she faced regarding her weight, and revealed her past struggles with eating disorders.
She stressed that discussions about weight will no longer be tolerated and that anyone who brings it up should be immediately confronted.
the actress explained. daily mail, “I never told anyone about it. Take a guess. People around me say, ‘Hey, you’re really cool! ‘I lost weight!’”
“So compliments about appearance are also linked to weight. And that won't allow people to talk. If so, it pulls you right in,” Winslet added.
Kate Winslet applauds young stars speaking out against obesity
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Winslet recently expressed support for young stars speaking out against fat shaming in the entertainment industry.
During an appearance on 'The Today Show,' host Hoda Kotb praised Winslet as a 'champion for women.' “But you, like a lot of young actresses, haven’t always had a career like that,” Kotb pointed out.
Winslet responded: “It’s really interesting how much has changed. And I think of the moments where I had to say, 'Well, I'm going to be myself.' And then there's the curve. And this is who I am.’”
She highlighted the positive changes in the industry, lauding the empowerment of young women. “That has changed. And now things have changed because young women are born with a voice,” Winslet said.
“They have a voice, and they are learning how to maintain that voice and advocate for themselves. They know they are important. They value something. They are great together,” Winslet continued. “I think it’s a very exciting time for young actresses to be breaking into industries like this. But the feeling of being held, supported, and cared for has really changed. “It’s really great.”
Kate Winslet opens up about body criticism and typecasting in Hollywood.
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In another interview sunday time, Winslet said she faced harsh criticism early in her career. Reflecting on her own experience, she remembers being fixated on her “fat girl” role and expressed how damaging such scrutiny can be, she added: “It can be extremely negative. “People are subject to greater scrutiny than a young, vulnerable person can handle.”
Despite these challenges, the 45-year-old is seeing positive changes in the film industry. Winslet said: “But changes are happening in the film industry. When I was young, my agent would get a call asking, 'How much does he weigh?' Don't joke. So it’s heartwarming to see that this is starting to change.”
In 2021, Winslet also candidly discussed the body criticism she faced while landing her breakthrough role in 'Titanic' at age 21. She condemned the 'borderline abusive' body-shaming she endured from overzealous fans of the blockbuster film.
Responding to the hurtful comments during an interview on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, she said: “Obviously I was too fat. Why were they so mean to me? They were so mean. I'm not even fat. “I didn’t.”
“The Mare of Eastown” actress wished she had expressed her frustration and spoken out about the despicable treatment she received at the time.