Kate Elizabeth Winslet is a British actress who rose to stardom after appearing in the 1997 film Titanic. She is also known for her roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), The Holiday (2006), and Revolutionary Road (2008). Besides her illustrious career, her personal life has been a subject of interest among her fans and critics—many seeking to know more about Kate Winslet’s children.
Kate Winslet has been in the entertainment industry since 1991. She made her professional acting debut in 1994's Heavenly Creatures and has since starred in numerous films and shows. She is a recipient of multiple accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for The Reader and five Golden Globe awards. Discover lesser-known facts about the actress’ children and family life.
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Biography
Real Name | Kate Elizabeth Winslet |
Gender | Female |
Date of Birth | 5 October 1975 |
Age | 48 years old (as of January 2024) |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Place of Birth | Reading, Berkshire, England |
Current Residence | West Wittering, Sussex, England |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Height | 5’7’’ |
Weight | 139 lbs (63 kg) |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Blue |
Kate Winslet's Children
The American actress has three children—one daughter and two sons. Kate Winslet's children's names are Mia Threapleton, Joe Alfie Mendes, and Bear Blaze. She shares her kids with her ex-partners, Jim Threapleton and Sam Mendes, along with her current husband, Edward Abel Smith.
Kate was Jim Threapleton's wife from 1998 to 2001. Between 2003 and 2011, she married director Sam Mendes. Since December 2012, she has been happily married to Edward Abel Smith. Below are more details about her kids.
Mia Honey Threapleton
Mia Honey Threapleton is Kate’s eldest child and only daughter with her ex-husband Jim Threapleton. She was born on 12 October 2000 in London, United Kingdom, and is 23 years old as of 2024. Her parents separated 11 months later after her birth.
Mia has followed in her mother’s footsteps by pursuing a career in the acting industry. She made her acting debut in 2014 when she appeared in A Little Chaos as Helene. In 2022, she appeared alongside her mother in I Am Ruth and has also featured in movies such as Dangerous Liaisons (2022) and The Buccaneers (2023).
Joe Alfie Mendes
Joe Alfie Mendes is Kate’s second child and first son with her ex-husband Sam Mendes, a British film and stage director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on 22 December 2003 in New York City, New York, he is 20 years old as of 2024. Although he keeps a low profile, Winslet has mentioned that he has a keen interest in the arts.
Bear Blaze Winslet
Bear Blaze Winslet is the youngest child of Kate, shared with her current husband, Edward Abel Smith. Bear was born on 7 December 2013 and is nine years old as of 2024. His middle name has a poignant backstory, linked to a house fire that Winslet escaped during a Caribbean vacation in August 2011, coinciding with the weekend she first met Smith, also known as Ned Rocknroll.