“You jump, I jump, remember?”
— Titanic (1997)
Born in 1975 in Reading, England, Kate Winslet rose to prominence with Heavenly Creatures and became a global star with Titanic. Over her career, she’s mastered period dramas, intimate indies, and even big-budget blockbusters like Avatar. Dive into her diverse filmography below and share your top three picks in the comments! ⬇️
🌱 1994–1999: Breakthrough & Period Dramas
1. Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Haunting true-crime drama — Winslet captivates as a troubled teen in Peter Jackson’s breakout film.
2. A Kid in King Arthur’s Court (1995)
Family adventure — she shines in an early role as a medieval princess.
3. Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Jane Austen classic — Winslet steals hearts as spirited Marianne Dashwood.
4. Jude (1996)
Gritty Thomas Hardy adaptation — she plays the free-spirited cousin Sue Bridehead.
5. Hamlet (1996)
Shakespearean epic — Winslet embodies Ophelia with tragic vulnerability.
6. Titanic (1997)
Romantic epic — Winslet’s Rose became an icon in James Cameron’s box-office phenomenon.
7. Hideous Kinky (1999)
Moroccan-set drama — she portrays a young mother chasing freedom and self-discovery.
8. Holy Smoke (1999)
Spiritual romance — Winslet delivers an intense turn as a woman caught in a cult’s thrall.
9. Faeries (1999)
Animated fantasy — she lends her voice to a magical realm of woodland creatures.
🚀 2000–2005: Acclaimed Roles & Indie Gems
10. Quills (2000)
Provocative drama — Winslet stars opposite Geoffrey Rush in the Marquis de Sade tale.
11. Enigma (2001)
WWII spy thriller — she’s the brilliant codebreaker unraveling war secrets.
12. Iris (2001)
Biographical drama — Winslet plays the young writer Iris Murdoch in this moving portrait.
13. Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)
Animated holiday classic — she voices Belle in a retelling of Dickens’ tale.
14. The Life of David Gale (2003)
Death-row drama — Winslet investigates a professor’s capital punishment case.
15. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Mind-bending romance — she’s unforgettable as free-spirited Clementine.
16. Finding Neverland (2004)
Whimsical biopic — Winslet plays the mother who inspired Peter Pan.
17. Pride (2004)
Animated short — she voices a lioness in a family-friendly story.
18. Romance & Cigarettes (2005)
Offbeat musical dramedy — Winslet revels in her role as a fiery femme fatale.
🌟 2006–2011: Oscar-Winning Powerhouse
19. All the King’s Men (2006)
Political drama — she portrays the enigmatic love interest in this remake of the classic tale.
20. Flushed Away (2006)
Animated adventure — Winslet voices Rita, a sewer-savvy scavenger rat.
21. Little Children (2006)
Suburban drama — she delivers a riveting turn as a restless housewife.
22. The Holiday (2006)
Beloved rom-com — Winslet charms as Iris in a Christmas house-swap story.
23. Revolutionary Road (2008)
Emotional powerhouse — she reunites with Leonardo DiCaprio as a 1950s housewife yearning for more.
24. The Reader (2008)
Holocaust drama — Winslet’s haunting performance earned her an Academy Award.
25. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
Cameo comedy — she humorously plays herself in this media satire.
26. Carnage (2011)
Dark comedy — Winslet spars in a living-room battle of wits and egos.
27. Contagion (2011)
Pandemic thriller — she’s the heroic epidemiologist fighting to stop an outbreak.
🚀 2013–2017: Big Thrills & Bold Characters
28. Movie 43 (2013)
Sketch-comedy anthology — Winslet stars in a hilariously awkward blind date segment.
29. Labor Day (2013)
Tender drama — she’s a single mother whose life changes over one fateful weekend.
30. Divergent (2014)
YA dystopian blockbuster — Winslet rules as the calculating leader Jeanine Matthews.
31. Insurgent (2015)
Action-packed sequel — she returns as Jeanine, facing rebellion head-on.
32. Collateral Beauty (2016)
Ensemble drama — Winslet plays a colleague in a story of grief and healing.
33. Triple 9 (2016)
Crime thriller — she’s the ruthless mob boss orchestrating a deadly heist.
34. The Dressmaker (2015)
Darkly comic revenge tale — Winslet wows as a glamorous seamstress returning home.
35. Steve Jobs (2015)
Tech biopic — her portrayal of Joanna Hoffman earned critical acclaim.
36. The Mountain Between Us (2017)
Survival romance — Winslet fights the elements alongside Idris Elba after a plane crash.
37. Wonder Wheel (2017)
Woody Allen drama — she plays a carousel operator caught in forbidden love.
🌟 2018–2025: Recent Highlights & New Horizons
38. Buttons (2018)
Christmas musical — Winslet narrates this heartwarming holiday tale.
39. Blackbird (2019)
Family drama — she portrays a daughter facing her mother’s end-of-life decision.
40. Manou the Swift (2019)
Animated family film — she voices a seagull raising an orphaned swift.
41. Black Beauty (2020)
Modern retelling — Winslet voices the titular horse in this heartfelt Disney+ adaptation.
42. Ammonite (2020)
Romantic period drama — she stars as paleontologist Mary Anning in a forbidden love story.
43. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Sci-fi epic — Winslet returns to blockbuster filmmaking as a Na’vi diver.
44. Lee (2024)
Biopic — she embodies war photographer Lee Miller in this anticipated drama.
45. DreamScapes (2025)
Upcoming fantasy — Winslet enters a surreal world of dreams and wonder.
46. Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin
Animated eco-adventure — she lends her voice to this oceanic tale.