Kate Winslet recently got awarded at The Munich Film Festival. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the closing ceremony.
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00:00Renowned actress Kate Winslet has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
00:05at the 2024 Munich Film Festival on Tuesday.
00:08The accolade presented during the festival's closing ceremony recognising Winslet's remarkable
00:13contributions to the film industry over a more than three decades-long career.
00:18Winslet, an Academy Award winner known for her versatile performances, expressed her
00:23gratitude in an emotional acceptance speech.
00:25It's like I'm a film star," Winslet said jokingly.
00:29No, really.
00:30This is not how I usually get treated.
00:32I'm just going to lap it up," the Leigh actress added.
00:35Kate Winslet, the British actress, first gained international acclaim with her role in James
00:40Cameron's 1997 blockbuster Titanic, where she starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
00:46Her performance as Rose catapulted her to global fame.
00:49Since then, Winslet has delivered numerous critically acclaimed performances in films
00:54such as The Reader, for which she won an Oscar, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
01:00and Steve Jobs, released in 2015.
01:02The award was presented to Winslet by her young co-star from The Reader, David Cross.
01:07"'I was just 17 years old, had only made two films and had just left school, and you
01:13were Kate Winslet,' Cross remarked, recalling their first meeting 16 years back.
01:18Throughout her career, Winslet has been lauded for her dedication towards craft and ability
01:23to portray complex, multi-faceted characters.
01:26Her commitment to authenticity and excellence has earned her numerous awards and nominations,
01:31solidifying her status as one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood.
01:35In addition to her on-screen achievements, Winslet has been a vocal advocate for important
01:40social issues, including body positivity and gender equality.
01:44She has consistently used her platform to challenge unrealistic beauty standards and
01:48promote inclusivity in the entertainment industry.
01:51Winslet's influence extends beyond her film roles.
01:54She has been actively involved in various charitable endeavours, supporting causes
01:59such as autism awareness, animal welfare and environmental conservation.
02:03The Munich Film Festival, one of Europe's most esteemed cinematic events, has a long
02:08history of honouring influential figures in the film industry.
02:12Winslet's Lifetime Achievement Award definitely places her among an elite group of past recipients
02:17who have left an indelible mark on cinema.