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Kate Winslet: 'Ambitious' a slur for women in Hollywood
15 Dec
Summary
- Winslet directed 'Goodbye June,' inspired by her mother's death.
- She believes 'ambitious' is used negatively for women in film.
- Winslet, 50, notes biases women face when moving into directing.
Kate Winslet has spoken out about the double standards in Hollywood, stating that the word 'ambitious' is often perceived negatively when describing women aspiring to new roles. She believes women are unfairly discouraged from pursuing dreams and reinventing themselves.
This perspective comes as Winslet, 50, recently made her directorial debut with "Goodbye June," a film that draws inspiration from her own experiences with loss, including the passing of her mother in 2017. The production was challenging, marked by a tight schedule and emotional resonance for the cast and crew.
Winslet detailed the meticulous preparation required for her directorial role, stressing that she would not have undertaken the project if she hadn't felt fully equipped technically and creatively. She also highlighted the importance of maintaining a calm and compassionate environment on set, a leadership quality she cultivated over her extensive acting career.
