Guest of C to youthis Thursday, October 3, 2024, Kate Winslet did not hesitate to rebuff Pierre Lescure after a question from the columnist that she considers sexist!
Kate Winslet doesn’t give in… This Thursday, October 3, 2024, the famous British actress was the guest of C to youon France 5, on the occasion of the release of his new film Lee Millerexpected in theaters on October 9, and in which she plays the former model who became a photographer during the Second World War. Pierre Lescure then questioned the actress about her role: “To embody this free woman who made fun of the gaze of others, you accept wrinkles, dark circles to show your fatigue, you strip yourself without hiding a few curves… Was it a deliberate choice, which went against the suggestions of the film crew?“, he questioned.
C to you: Kate Winslet tackles Pierre Lescure after a question deemed sexist!
Kate Winslet first responded to the columnist’s question: “Yes, everything for authenticity! That was who Lee Miller was, she was very free with her body, her loves… And it was my job to be as close as possible to who she was“, before questioning him in turn: “But it’s very interesting that you asked me this question because, forgive me, but would you ask this same question to a man, to an actor?“, she said…
Kate Winslet proud to have been able to play Lee Miller in the cinema
If Pierre Lescure remained unmoved, the actress tried to explain why she saw a form of sexism in the columnist’s remark: “It’s an interesting conversation because many women want to have it, about being truthful, authentic and expressing a positive message. But for me it’s fascinating, because rarely would my male counterparts be asked this question!“, she analyzed before once again evoking her pride at having been able to lend her features to a woman like Lee Miller. “It’s a privilege to be able to play a character with so much power. I wanted to do everything I could to really express it as sincerely and as honestly as possible.“, she concluded.
