Kate Winslet admits ‘bitter regrets’ about working with ‘certain individuals’ at London Critics' Circle Film Awards

The award-winning actress has previously worked with Harvey Weinstein and Woody Allen
Kate Winslet at the Critic's Circle Awards
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Safeeyah Kazi29 January 2018
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Kate Winslet had admitted to having “bitter regrets” about working with “certain individuals” in the film industry.

The revelation comes after Winslet came under fire for working with movie moguls Harvey Weinstein and Woody Allen, in the wake of the sexual abuse allegations sweeping Hollywood.

The Oscar-winning actress was awarded the Dilys Powell Award for excellence in film at Sunday’s London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, and took the opportunity to speak out against the industry.

Winslet said: “It almost feels uncomfortable to receive an award at such a time, but being up here does give me the opportunity to say some things that matter to me.

Hopeful: Winslet is optimistic the #MeToo movement will make history
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"There are directors, producers and men of power, who have for decades been awarded and applauded for their highly regarded work, both within this industry and by movie-goers alike.

She continued: "The message we received for years was that it was the highest compliment to be offered roles by these men.

"As women around the world, and from all walks of life, marched last weekend, once again joining together to speak out against harassment, exploitation and abuse, I realised that I wouldn't be able to stand here this evening and keep to myself some bitter regrets that I have at poor decisions to work with individuals with whom I wish I had not.

"It has become clear to me that by not saying anything I might be adding to the anguish of many courageous women and men."

Titanic director James Cameron with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio
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The 42-year-old Titanic actress added that she is optimistic that both the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements will continue to be about the victims and not the alleged culprits, in hopes that it will “pave the way” for future generations.

She added: “There are those who can speak so powerfully for those that are not able to do so themselves.

"Let us please not make this about which people express public regret and those who chose not to, but instead keep the focus on the terrible, secret crimes of abuse against vulnerable children, girls, women, and indeed boys and men too."

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