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Holiday Stars' Secret Romance Revealed!
13 Dec
Summary
- Kate Winslet and Rufus Sewell dated before The Holiday.
- The actors met on Sense and Sensibility set.
- Their romance ended amicably after three months.

Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Rufus Sewell, who portrayed lovers in the beloved 2006 film 'The Holiday,' shared a real-life romance approximately ten years before filming the movie. Their relationship blossomed in the early 1990s, stemming from their time working together on Kenneth Branaugh's 'Sense and Sensibility' and at the Royal Shakespeare Company. This earlier connection was amicable, concluding after a brief three-month period.
Winslet has described their reunion on the set of 'The Holiday' as "completely fine," emphasizing their enduring friendship. She expressed delight at Sewell's casting, having remained friends despite the passage of time and the non-serious nature of their past romance. Sewell has since achieved significant roles, including a lead in Netflix's 'The Diplomat.'
Both actors have moved on to other relationships and families. Winslet is married to Edward Abel Smith and has children from previous marriages. Sewell recently announced his engagement to Vivian Benitez, marking his third engagement. Their shared history adds an intriguing layer to their professional collaboration in 'The Holiday.'



