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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Trisha Kae Andrada

Kate Winslet Recalls Brutal Body-Shaming at School That Pushed Her Into Unhealthy Dieting: 'It's Appalling'

Kate Winslet at the 2011 Venice Film Festival. (Credit: Andrea Raffin/Wikimedia Commons)

Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet has candidly shared her experiences with harsh body-shaming during her childhood, discussing the impact it had on her self-image and health.

During an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, Winslet mentioned that one encounter with a drama teacher who suggested that her success would hinge on her willingness to accept 'fat girl parts.' Reflecting on the lasting impact of those remarks, Winslet told host Lauren Laverne: 'It's appalling the things people say to children.'

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