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Famous as :

Actress

Birth Name :

Kate Elizabeth Winslet

Birth Date :

October 05, 1975

Birth Place :

Reading, Berkshire, England

Spouse :

Jim Threapleton (assistant director, 22-Nov-98 - 13-Dec-01), Sam Mendes (director, since 24-May-03)

Claim to fame :

As Rose DeWitt Bukater in "Titanic" (1997)

Kate Winslet Is 'Mildred Pierce' in Miniseries Adaptation

August 14, 2009 01:08:15

Already spawned into a feature film, James M. Cain's 1941 novel "Mildred Pierce" is going to be adapted into a miniseries as well. Oscar-winning actress has been attached to star as the titular character, Mildred Pierce, a middle-class mother of two who attempts to maintain her and her family's social position during the Great Depression.

Set to be in the writing credit and behind the lens is Todd Haynes, the director and scriptwriter of 's biopic "". There has been no network yet that has secured the broadcasting right but sources told Variety that HBO is the front runner in the race.

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Kate Winslet Has No Interest to Pose Naked for Playboy

February 25, 2009 09:02:05

won't shed her clothes off for Playboy as she isn't interested in the offer that the men's magazine's boss Hugh Hefner has made. Despite the fact that she has regularly stripped off for her movies, naming some are "Titanic" and "," the Oscar-winning actress doesn't think she's sexy enough to grace the cover of the publication.

Hefner recently was quoted as expressing his desire to have Winslet posing naked for his magazine, saying "There's no question we would be interested in Kate. It's a competitive market, more than it used to be, so she would be a most welcome addition in our pages." But, a spokesperson for Winslet has confirmed, "This is not a proposal that would interest her."

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Hugh Hefner Wants Kate Winslet to Pose Naked for Playboy

February 24, 2009 02:02:55

Playboy's boss Hugh Hefner has expressed his willingness to have Oscar-winning actress to pose naked for the men's magazine. "There's no question we would be interested in her," so he is quoted as telling Metro, adding that "it's a competitive market, more than it used to be, and certainly Kate Winslet would be most welcome in our pages."

In addition to Winslet, Hefner also would love to have popstars and featured on Playboy. He even praises Cole as "more attractive" than Allen. Nevertheless, no comment just yet from either Winslet, Allen, or Cole regarding Hefner's offer.

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Full Winners List of 2009 Oscars

February 23, 2009 12:02:32

And the Oscars coveted award of Best Motion Picture of the Year goes to "". This announcement consequently brings a total of eight nods for the film and a conclusion for this year's Academy Awards which was held at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater on Sunday, February 22.

The crew and stars of the movie were summoned to the stage by producer Christian Colson and director Danny Boyle. Colson said on the acceptance speech, "As you can see, our film was a collaboration of hundreds of people and I'm glad that so many of them could make it here tonight." The producer also added that "Slumdog" had virtually no money but a story that inspired "mad love" and a genius director.

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2009 Oscars: Kate Winslet and Sean Penn Pick Up Best Actress and Actor

February 23, 2009 11:02:56

has won her first Academy Award in years. Collecting six Oscars nominations throughout her career, she has finally been hailed as Best Actress at the 81st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, February 22, for her performance as a German woman with a dark past, Hanna, in "".

Upon receiving the statuette from past winners, , , , and , the 33-year-old, who got the standing ovation, joked at her acceptance speech, saying "OK, that fainting thing Penelope." She then recalled how she has been making this speech since she was 8 years old with her dad watching and whistling so that she can wave to him and shout "I love you."

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2009 BAFTA's Red Carpet Appearances

February 09, 2009 10:02:59

The 2009 Orange British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, held in London on Sunday, February 8, was a star-studded event despite the heavy rain. Big names in Hollywood movie industry showed up to the gala ceremony, including mega-watt couple, and .

The longtime partners walked the red carpet together and drew huge cheers. Jolie was snapped donning a black silk crepe Giorgio Armani evening gown. She finished off her look with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and a bracelet and diamond-studded earrings, both from Asprey. Pitt, meanwhile, wore Tom Ford tuxedo.

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Winners List of 2009 BAFTA Awards

February 09, 2009 09:02:36

Having become one of the awards' season favorites, "" once again showed its domination at the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). On Sunday, February 8, at a gala ceremony held in London, the drama movie about a poor Indian orphan who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game has collected seven trophies, including Best Film.

For the Best Film title, "Slumdog" bested over "", "", "" and "". It has also scored Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Music for A.R. Rahman, Best Cinematography for Anthony Dod Mantle, Best Editing for Chris Dickens and Best Sound.

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Winners of 29th London Film Critics' Circle Awards Announced

February 05, 2009 01:02:08

London Film Critics' Circle have finally unveiled the winners of their 29th annual film awards on Wednesday, February 4. At the ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Darren Aronofsky's "" has been hailed as Film of the Year and got an Actor of the Year title, while Danny Boyle's "" showed its domination, collecting three out of six prizes it was up for.

"Slumdog Millionaire", the drama movie about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game, show won the Attenborough Film of the Year title and Screenwriter of the Year prize for Simon Beaufoy. While losing the Director of the Year kudo to David Fincher of "", the film managed to grab the British Director of the Year award for its helmer Danny Boyle.

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Full Winners List of the 15th Screen Actors Guild Awards

January 26, 2009 10:01:10

On Sunday, January 25, Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center has witnessed the honoring of the outstanding performances for actors and actresses with the gala ceremony of 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Awards. At the event televised live on both TNT and TBS, "" led the pack, snubbing two kudos.

The summer blockbuster movie from director Christopher Nolan was earlier awarded with The Actor for the Outstanding Stunt Ensemble prize. In addition, one of its stars, has been revealed by as the recipient of the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Joker.

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Kate Winslet Scores Best Supporting Actress at 2009 SAG Awards

January 26, 2009 09:01:13

The 15th Screen Actors Guild Awards is on the way and has been awarded with one kudo. The 33-year-old actress who has won two Golden Globes earlier this month has been hailed as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a German lady with a dark secret in "".

On the gala ceremony held at Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center, Winslet was given the particular award by . While she has won the Best Supporting Actress title, she is still up for the Best Actress, in which she is nominated for her performance in "".

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Complete Nominees List of the 81st Academy Awards

January 23, 2009 09:01:39

On Thursday morning, January 22, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have unveiled to the world their selection of nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Announced by Academy president Sid Ganis and Academy Award-winner at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the nominations were dominated by "".

Having been shunned away from any kudos at the 66th Golden Globe Awards, the David Fincher's drama has picked up 13 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress for and Best Leading Actor for . The movie about a man born in his eighties has landed a Best Original Score nomination for composer Alexandre Desplat, and received seven gongs for technical categories as well.

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2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards Announces Nominees

January 14, 2009 01:01:04

Hot on the heels of the 66th Golden Globe Awards celebration last Sunday, January 11, British newspaper Evening Standard announced the nominations of the 2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards. On Tuesday, January 13, it was made public that "", "", "Hunger" and "" are among those vying for the awards.

"Frost/Nixon" and "Hunger" were both up for the Best Film title along with Joanna Hogg-directed "Unrelated". The two had also secured a nod for Best Actor category, for "Frost/Nixon" and for "Hunger". "Frost/Nixon", in addition, had collected a Best Screenplay gong for its scribbler Peter Morgan, while "Hunger" gave its editor Joe Walker a chance to win an award in the Technical Achievement field.

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Full Winners List of The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards

January 12, 2009 11:01:36

The list of people and work of arts triumphing at the 66th Golden Globe Awards is completed with the announcement of Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Television Series - Drama winners. "" wins over "", "", "", "" while "" beats "", "", "" and "".

In the movie category, Danny Boyle's "Slumdog" has dominated the field, sweeping away four prizes, including Best Director and Best Screenplay. Double winners listed are "" and . Rounding up the wins for each TV network is HBO with 7, NBC with 3 and AMC with 1. "" in particular earns four, one notch higher than what "" gets.

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Winning Best Actress, Kate Winslet Gets Second Golden Globe Award

January 12, 2009 10:01:07

has collected two awards from the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 11. After receiving the Best Supporting Actress title for her performance in "", the 33-year-old has been hailed as Best Dramatic Actress for her portrayal of April Wheeler in "".

Handed the award by and , the actress who gained fame through James Cameron's "Titanic" looked very stunned by the winning and kept saying "thank you so much". Thanking her husband, Sam Mendes who also is the director of "Revolutionary Road", she also thanked her co-star , saying "I love you for 13 years - I love you with all my heart."

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Kate Winslet and Bruce Springsteen Are 66th Golden Globes Early Winners in Movie

January 12, 2009 08:01:56

The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards are being presented live on Sunday, January 11 and several early winners have been named. Those receiving the early kudos included actress and musician . Kate won the Best Supporting Actress for her performance at "", while Springsteen brought home the Best Original Song for his title track of "".

Besting over , and , Kate opened her acceptance speech which she acknowledged to be a long one saying, "You have to forgive me because I have a habit of not winning things." The actress who is nominated also for Best Actress title for "" then continued to thank everyone from her children to the film's makeup artists.

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Complete Winners List of 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards

January 09, 2009 12:01:33

The winners of the 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards have been announced by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Thursday, January 8, and "" has come out victorious. The rag-to-riches drama nailed five out of six prizes it was nominated for.

Hailed as the best picture of 2008, it won over strong contenders, including "", "" and "". It also brought recognitions to its director Danny Boyle, writer Simon Beaufoy, actor and composer A.R. Rahman, who brought home Best Director, Best Writer, Best Young Actor/Actress and Best Composer award respectively.

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Kate Winslet Bares All for Vanity Fair December Issue

November 04, 2008 09:11:41

bares all for the December 2008 issue of Vanity Fair. She appears on the cover sitting and staring at the camera with only a white coat on and inside the magazine she channels the Deneuve character from Belle de Hour, where a housewife has a second job as a daytime prostitute. Pictures of her are taken among others by the famed photographer, Annie Leibovitz.

The actress who earned five Oscar nominations and became the youngest for the predicate, also gives a personal interview to the magazine, telling all from struggling with her weight as a teenager to living the live with her director husband Sam Mendes and to reuniting with her "Titanic" co-star in "". Winslet also takes on simple things like the what's behind her flawless skin, and being checked out by the moms at her kids' school.

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Kate Winslet's Dress Designed by Vivienne Westwood Sold for 40,000 Dollars at Auction

February 19, 2008 02:02:25

Has been praised for her Oscar gown taste, put on her Cardboard Citizens ambassador hat and dropped by the charity's fund-raising event at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, London on Friday, February 15 in their honor. It was during that charity dinner that the actress had a dress designed by Vivienne Westwood for her sold for $40,000.

The stunning scarlet red satin gown, described as a "beautifully flowing deep red number", was sold just one day after fashion designer Vivienne showed her collection for the first time in ten years. The lucky mystery bidder soon had it packaged up as Kate quickly changed into an "ultra-chic all-black ensemble" following the winning bid.

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Titanic Star Takes Over Nicole Kidman's Role in The Reader

January 09, 2008 09:01:10

Having its leading lady quit the project due to her pregnancy, "" is forced to find 's replacement fast. But, good news for the adaptation drama film comes sooner that the expected as Bernhard Schlink, the author of the novel on which the film is based on, told Berliner Morgenpost that has agreed to replace the "Moulin Rouge!" star.

In an article on the German newspaper to be published on Wednesday, January 9, Schlink revealed that Winslet would play a mysterious older woman who seduces a young man in post-World War II Germany. The author then commented about the role stating, "Kate Winslet fits the role wonderfully."

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Hollywood A-Listers Turn Kite Designers for Charity

November 30, 2007 03:11:16

Having their giving spirit reaching its best level at their heart, Hollywood A-listers are turning to designers, not fashion nor lunchbox designers, but kite designers to lend a helping hand to other people in need. Famous celebs ranging from , , to have all teamed up, designing kites for charity.

The celebs-designed kites, to be auctioned off on eBay by December 5, will help raise money for the Afghanistan Relief Organization (AFO), which will be used to train new teachers and establish libraries in Afghanistan.

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Big Names Bestowed 2007 BAFTA/LA Awards

November 03, 2007 10:11:01

Two A-list Hollywood actors and two prominent filmmakers took home kudos on Thursday night (Nov. 1) as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) held out its 16th annual BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards at The Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

Oscar winner finally picked up the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film while fellow thesp was deemed British Artist of the Year. Joining them as the honorees were "" helmer Martin Campbell and New Zealand-born British screenwriter Richard Curtis, who accepted the John Schlesinger Award for Excellence in Directing and Humanitarian Award, respectively.

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Kate Winslet Auctioning Off Her Butt

September 17, 2007 03:09:49

No joke, is auctioning off her butt.

The British actress has sketched a portrait of her curvy butt as a way to support the upcoming Paint4Poverty charity auction. Being organized by Prime Arts in Partnership in association with Robin Hood Ministries, the event is aimed to help relieve extreme poverty across the world with all the money raised will go to various relief projects in Romania, Tanzania, India, and Nepal.

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Kate Winslet Urged to Stand Down as Spokesmodel for "Racist" L'Oreal

July 17, 2007 10:07:48

L'Oreal is racist, at least that's according to the court, and thus the race discrimination groups in 's home town want the actress to distance herself from the company. She's being urged to stand down as spokesmodel for the cosmetics giant.

L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company, was found guilty of racism in a French court and was ordered to pay a EU30,000 fine for recruitment practices that excluded non-white women from promoting its Garnier shampoo "Frutis Style".

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More to Board "Watchmen"?

June 28, 2007 03:06:13

Here comes the latest buzz on the possible cast lineup for "." FilmIck.co.uk has brought in a tidbit claiming a handful of names are being touted to round out the list, which "" star is negotiating to join in.

Advising to take the scoop with a grain of salt for now, the site informed that Oscar nominee is in the line for the role of Silk Spectre while her fellow actresses such as and are being considered to be Sally Jupiter and Janey Slater, respectively.

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Cosmetics Giant Lancome Tapped Kate Winslet as Its New Face

June 13, 2007 11:06:15

is the new celebrity spokesperson for cosmetics giant Lancome, it has been confirmed. The movie beauty has signed on to be the new face for Lancome's Tresor fragrance.

On her choosing, Lancome's International General Manager, Odile Roujol, said "More than an outstanding actress, Kate Winslet has the amazing ability to be celebrated as both an exceptional and an everyday woman", adding that "A passionate person, who lives and feels life to the fullest, she is sure to act as the epitome of Tresor, our mythical fragrance."

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Celebrities with Biggest and Lack of Ego According to Us Weekly

April 21, 2007 11:04:41

He was named the Sexiest Male Musician in the poll by underwear giant Victoria's Secret. And now is adding more into his many predicates, which is Celebrity with the Biggest Ego in Hollywood.

The list, compiled by Us Weekly, pokes fun at the singer for his high self-regard, which in all probabilities inspired by his claim "that McDonald's shares climbed 25 percent when he walked into their offices and changed their image."

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet Cross the "Revolutionary Road"

March 23, 2007 01:03:06

The phenomenal onscreen couple is back, at last. Yes, and will stand together again in one frame for the first time after their appearance in James Cameron's 1997 mega-hit work "Titanic."

Variety has reported that the twosome has signed on to be the leadstars in "", which will be produced under DreamWorks Pictures banner. Winslet's husband Sam Mendes is on duty to direct as well as produce alongside John N. Hart, Scott Rudin, and Bobby Cohen in association with BBC Films.

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Kate Winslet Wins Libel Damages Over Diet Claims

March 10, 2007 12:03:49

And the winner is . The Oscar-nominated actress won a public apology and undisclosed libel damages Friday March 9th from Britain's glossy Grazia magazine over its report claiming she visited a doctor for help with her weight.

"We are satisfied that she did not go to (a doctor) seeking any treatment for weight loss. We are very happy to set the record straight and sincerely apologize to Kate for the distress caused," Grazia said in a statement.

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Four Added As Oscar Presenters

February 16, 2007 01:02:53

More and more names are filling up the list of presenters for the 79th Academy Awards ceremony. Producer Laura Ziskin confirmed yesterday, February 15 that four more actors namely , , , and have all taken the duty following the previously announced nine names.

Honoring best achievements in filmmaking of 2006, this year's event will take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 25 and be aired live by ABC at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour red carpet arrivals segment, "The Road to the Oscars."

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Kate Winslet to Sue Grazia Magazine Over Diet Claim

February 13, 2007 10:02:33

is planning to take legal action against British weekly magazine Grazia over an article claimed she visited a diet doctor in California.

The magazine once printed a story alleging the Oscar-nominated actress had been visited the Chinese Healing Institute in Santa Monica to help with neck pain, and also to lose weight. However, Kate strongly denied the report, telling BBC Radio 1, "I'm very upset, it's categorically untrue. It's a complete lie."

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Stars Teaming Up for A New Vanity Fair Vintage Hollywood Movie-Cum-Magazine Photo Spread

February 08, 2007 09:02:18

Famous celebrities, including the likes of , , , and , are all teaming up for a new Vanity Fair vintage Hollywood movie-cum-magazine photo spread, shot by celebrity snapper Annie Liebowitz.

Besides them all, there is also Oscar nominee who plays beaten boxer Downey Jr.'s ringside agent in one shot. and , in addition, also pose together in short film noir titled "Killers Kill, Dead Men Die". The film reportedly features 39 big names in total and can be seen at VanityFair.com.

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The 60th Annual BAFTA Awards Nominees Listed

January 13, 2007 12:01:15

Following the announcement of its Orange Rising Star Award Finalist, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has finally revealed yesterday, January 12 at 195 Piccadilly the full list of nominees for this year's BAFTA Awards, represented by the Academy Chairman Hilary Bevan Jones and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Hugely acclaimed royal drama "" came out to be the one that landed most nominations as it gloriously swept ten nods altogether, notably that in Best Film alongside "", "", "", and "."

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Names and Titles Honored at the 2007 Palm Springs International Film Festival

January 08, 2007 01:01:57

The spotlight has been cast down upon "" in Palm Springs, California. The multi-layered drama, along with "", gloriously received multiple honors from organizers of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival during the event's Awards Gala held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

The Paramount Vantage release took the Ensemble Performance Award and the director's award for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu while one of its cast members was bestowed the Career Achievement Award.

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The 2006 CFCA Awards Nominees

December 21, 2006 10:12:54

Joining the crowd in recognizing outstanding film works, performances, and individuals, the Chicago Film Critics Association has unveiled list of contenders competing for this year's CFCA Awards in its anticipation to name the winners on December 28, 2006 via WGN-TV.

Paramount Vantage's multi-narrative drama "" soared as the one that scored most with nine nominations followed by "" and "" which both landed six nods each, all earning slot in Best Picture category alongside "" and "."

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The Top 10 World's Most Beautiful Women According to Eve Magazine

July 04, 2006 11:07:38

"She exudes sex appeal without compromising her intelligence and independence," said Sara Cremer, editor for the UK magazine Eve, on the choosing of as the World's Most Beautiful Woman in its recent poll. "Kristin's natural beauty combined with her on-screen presence make her a woman with style and substance", Sara continued speaking on the actress.

Top the poll, which involves 4000 30-something women, Kristin simply revealed that her best beauty advice came from her mother who taught her "how to be comfortable with your natural beauty".

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Kate Winslet Opens Baby Unit Sponsored by the Tiny Lives Charity

June 26, 2006 01:06:10

Film star has on Friday June 23rd, 2006 flew back home to Bristol from the set of her latest movie to officially open a new unit for sick children sponsored by the Tiny Lives charity.

The actress has been tapped to cut the ribbon at Southmead Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit after a fundraising drive paid for its £1.2m (€1.8m) makeover.

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A Nice Holiday with Jack Black

October 31, 2005 11:10:19

It's glad to hear that will head for a "Holiday" with and . The romantic comedy, written and directed by Nancy Meyers for Columbia Pictures, focuses on a friendship that crops up between an American woman and a British woman, both of whom have been recently dumped.

Black will play a film composer who becomes friendly with Winslet's character after she settles temporarily in L.A. Elsewhere, Meyers is still busy finding a British actor to play the love interest for Diaz's character.

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Happy Holiday

September 30, 2005 09:09:52

Romance is where Nancy Meyers good at. Approvingly, after gaining success with her late romantic comedy "," she's now again working on the same type of film. This one entitled "Holiday," which she herself writes and produces for Columbia Pictures.

Already signed up to star in is , while is in final negotiations with the studio after previously reached an impasse over scheduling conflicts. "Holiday" follows the story of a woman (Diaz) plagued by man trouble finds her fortune improves when she befriends an Englishwoman (Winslet) while on vacation.

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Yummy Mummy Winslet

September 06, 2005 11:09:46

might have missed out on an Oscar this year, but she's been voted Britain's Top Yummy Mummy. The already mothering two children actress may feel proud with that poll result for she did almost nothing to lose her weight after her kids were born. She resisted the urge to crash diet after their births and opted instead to slowly regain her curvy figure.

Second in the survey was Jordan, who was spotted wearing hotpants just weeks after giving birth to her second son earlier this year. TV presenter Tess Daly was 3rd, followed behind by Victoria Beckham at 4th and Jools Oliver at 5th. The Top Ten in the 'Yummy Mummy' poll include: , , , , and .

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