Kate Winslet – a triumph in a worn, world-weary role

Actress Kate Winslet has become the TV hit of the year for her portrayal of a moody, middle-aged grandmother and detective in Mare of Easttown. Her penchant for not opting for commerce-driven movies despite her early success in Titanic possibly stems from her thespian background with actor grandparents who ran an English provincial repertory company.  She has still acquired an impressive array of awards – Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Emmys.  She was born 5 October 1975 at 7.