Kate Winslet, 46, has 3 kids from 3 distinct marriages. Nonetheless, she manages to pull it off flawlessly. First, she has a daughter called Mia, with Jim Threapleton, her first husband. Then, she had a son named Joe with her second husband, Sam Mendes. Finally, she and Edward Abel Smith (previously famous as Ned Rocknroll), her current husband, had a son named Bear Blaze.
Kate’s path into parenthood began when Mia was 21 years old, and she claims she wouldn’t change a thing. Daily Highlight is a fan of strong women, and Kate Winslet is one of them. Here’s how she manages to keep her diverse yet lovely family together and make it work.
1. Kate possess a can-do, will-do mentality
When Winslet’s marriage to Jim Threapleton concluded, her firstborn, Mia Honey, was even under one year old. She then got married to director Sam Mendes and gave birth to a son named Joe Alfie. Winslet was a single mother again 9 years later, but she never allowed it to upset her because being a mother meant having a can-do mentality for her.
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She was back on set just a few months after giving birth to her third child, son Bear Blaze, with her third husband Edward Abel Smith. She explained to the public what it meant to her to be a mother, and it was a can-do, must-do situation. Winslet stated, “There’s something really empowering about going, ’Hell, I can do this! I can do this all!’ That’s the wonderful thing about mothers, you can because you must, and you just DO.”
2. Bridging the generational divide
Mia is now 21, an already grown-up and she’s taking her first steps into the film industry. In 2014, she co-starred in the film A Little Chaos with Kate. Joe, Kate’s older son, is now 18 years old, and Bear Blaze, her youngest, is now 8 years old. With all of her children requiring various things from her, emotionally and otherwise, Winslet said that it was difficult to manage such a large age gap.
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She said, “Logistically, that is very complicated because it means different schools, different pick-up times, different after-school clubs, and so on. And emotionally too, they all have very different things they need from me.”
3. It’s a must to steer clear of social media
Kate firmly decided to stay away from social media, and her children followed her not to be on there, either. She did warn, however, that today’s environment is somewhat frightening, because everyone is in contact with strangers.
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Kate claimed, “We live in a world where we have to be aware of all this stuff, unfortunately. And it’s feeding this young generation in a way that’s beyond terrifying, so normal friendships aren’t even normal friendships anymore because, half the time, they seem to be forging relationships with people they’ve never met.”
4. Having a fantastic companion is quite beneficial
Kate also thinks that it’s crucial to have a decent partner, particularly a good father. And she adores her present spouse, Edward Abel Smith, who used to go by the name Ned RocknRoll before reverting back when he became a father.
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Kate compliments Edward, declaring him to be the nicest thing that has ever occurred to her and her family. She was also on set when she had her youngest child, Bear Blaze. Kate, on the other hand, felt completely at ease at home with her husband looking after the kids. This is exactly how it should be for every working mother.
5. Kate Winslet is a very hands-on mom
Winslet prefers to be a hands-on mother and does not employ many people. She enjoys her childhood because it was simple and she believes in doing things for her family herself. According to the Oscar-winning actress, “I want them to look back and remember my chicken soup and my packed lunches and that it was me on the school run.” If she had these things done by the staff, she thinks her kids may “hate it.”
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Kate believes that the most significant things are the simple things she remembers from her own upbringing. As a result, she believes she must do the same for her children in order for them to feel normal. She adds, “I don’t want them to feel that they are any different because of my job.”
6. Kate manages to get everything done while also having fun
Kate is a can-do, have-a-lot-to-do kind of mother. There is, of course, many things need doing with her three kids. Kate, on the other hand, keeps going with a smile on her face. “Quite honestly, I just try to do everything with a spring in my step and a smile in my heart, and even if I’m exhausted, I just try to get on with it. I think it’s all about having that ‘can-do’ attitude, learning to multi-task, and being able to be truly present and calm.”
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She also doesn’t give any concern about her weight, despite the fact that she’s had three pregnancies. Although the media is always discussing it, she believes that life is too short to waste time on such petty matters. Parenting is enjoyable for her, so she makes the most of each day with it.
7. Instilling body confidence in her daughter
Kate Winslet appears to be a far cry from her initial performance in Hollywood. She’s 46 now, more confident than ever, and overjoyed with her three children. And, as she stated in an interview, she is fine with all the changes parenthood has brought to her physique, “My body will never go back to what it was, and I wouldn’t expect it to after 3 babies.”
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Winslet was not always confident in her own skin. She admitted having been bullied when she was a student because of her size. She also remembers not having strong role models as a child, so she worked hard to pass on body positivity in her daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton.
The mother and daughter liked to admire their curves in front of the mirror. It appears to have been beneficial. Mia is now an actress in films such as Shadows, and she resembles Kate so much when she was younger.
8. Kate Winslet is unconcerned about what others think of her
Kate’s only means of dealing with all of the rumors and insults directed at her is to simply not care. She is unconcerned about what others say about her being the mother of three children by three separate marriages.
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She also stated this in an interview, implying that no one has the authority to pass judgment on others merely because they are unaware of the circumstances or the truth of anything. According to the Titanic actress, “It baffles me, truly, that you can publicly treat a person like that. It’s not very nice. I’m really sorry to the nation’s press that I fell in love and got pregnant. I do apologize if you deem that irresponsible.”
