Kate Winslet urges women to embrace natural body shapes after film set incident

Actress Kate Winslet has urged women to celebrate their natural body shapes, following an incident on a film set where she was told to sit up straighter to hide her belly rolls. In an interview with the BBC on Sunday, Winslet discussed her role in the upcoming film Lee, where she portrays the renowned World War Two photographer Elizabeth 'Lee' Miller.

Winslet revealed that Miller’s lifestyle, which included indulgence in cheese, bread, and wine, contributed to her naturally softer physique. “She wasn’t lifting weights or doing Pilates,” Winslet explained. “Her body was soft because she enjoyed life.”

The actress stressed the importance of embracing one’s "real shape" and not being swayed by societal expectations or criticism. “We’re so used to perhaps not necessarily seeing that and enjoying it,” Winslet said. “It’s interesting how much people do like labels for women.”

Winslet also recounted an incident from the set of Lee, where she was advised to adjust her posture to conceal her belly rolls. “There’s a bit where Lee’s sitting on a bench in a bikini,” Winslet noted. “And one of the crew came up between takes and said ‘You might want to sit up straighter.’ So you can’t see my belly rolls? Not on your life! It was deliberate.”

The 48-year-old actress, who has been a vocal advocate against body shaming, expressed that she has grown more comfortable with her appearance over the years. “Life is too short,” Winslet added. “I don’t want to look back and go 'why did I worry about that thing' and so guess what - I don’t worry anymore.”

Winslet’s comments reflect her ongoing commitment to challenging conventional beauty standards and promoting self-acceptance among women.