Kate Winslet interview goes viral after she stops to support young journalist

"You got this" 💪

Kate Winslet
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 11th Jan 2023
Last updated 11th Jan 2023

Kate Winslet might be a Hollywood superstar, but that doesn't stop the Avatar: The Way of The Water star being supportive to a young journalist who was nervous about doing her first interview.

The actor, who shot to fame after appearing in Titanic back in 1997 alongside Leonardo di Caprio, paused an interview with the young girl to give her some supportive words telling her: "You got this".

The video of the pep talk was re-shared by Downtown Radio reporter Olivia Marks, who wrote: 'Kate Winslet reassuring this young girl that her interview will be amazing is the most precious thing I’ve ever seen'.

She went on to explain in another tweet: 'Junkets can be really nerve wracking. Words of encouragement and kindness like this can go such a long way'.

In the video shared by Olivia, Kate can be seen asking the young journalist: "This is your first time doing it? OK, well, guess what? When we do this interview, it’s going to be the most amazing interview ever. And do you know why? Because we’ve decided that it is going to be."

She goes on to say: "So, we’ve decided right now, me and you, this is going to be a really fantastic interview. And you can ask me anything that you want and you don’t have to be scared, everything is going to be amazing."

With the young girl agreeing, Kate added: "You got this. OK, let’s do it!"

Since posting the video on Monday 9th January, the tweet has gone viral with more than six million views and nearly 10k retweets and 55k likes.

Hundreds of people also commented on the video saying how supportive Kate was. One user wrote: 'In another life, Kate Winslet would be the most amazing teacher 🥰', with another saying: 'This makes me love her lots. What a kind and aware person.'

A third fan wrote: 'I couldn’t love her more!'.

Kate stars as Ronal in Avatar: The Way Of Water, which made a massive $1 billion at the box office in just two weeks after its release. The film was also nominated for two Golden Globes, for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director (James Cameron), but sadly missed out on both to Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans.

Avatar: The Way Of Water is expected to arrive on Disney+ later this year.

Take a look through some of the biggest Disney+ titles to look forward to this year:

Welcome To Chippendales

Release date: 11th January

This is the story of Somen 'Steve' Banerjee, who is an Indian immigrant who became the founder of the world's greatest male-stripping empire. The Original limited series stars Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett and Juliette Lewis.

Fleishman is in Trouble

Release date: 22nd February

Based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner's best-selling novel, Fleishman is in Trouble follows recently divorced Toby Fleishman (Jesse Eisenberg) as he ventures into online dating. However, his ex-wife (Claire Danes) then disappears leaving him looking after his children 11-year-old Hannah and 9-year-old Solly.

Abbott Elementary Season 2

Release date: 2023

Abbott Elementary will be returning to Disney+ for a second season. The first season of the mockumentary sitcom was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards, bringing home three, so there's a lot of excitement for the second instalment.

The Ballad of Renegade Nell

Release date: 2023

The Ballad of Renegade Nell is a new adventure series with Derry Girls actor Louisa Harland playing the title role. In 18th century England, Nell finds herself framed for murder, and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious highwaywoman of the time.
The series also stars Bo Bragason and Florence Keen as Nell's younger sisters.

The Full Monty

Release date: 2023

Starring the film's cast, the new series, inspired by The Full Monty film from 1997, follows the original group as they navigate Sheffield and society's crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors.

The Mandalorian Season 3

Release date: 2023

After two very successful seasons, The Mandalorian will return in 2023 for another. The show has been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards and 33 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, picking up 14 Creative Arts Emmys.

Loki season 2

Release date: 2023

The first season of Loki took place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, with Tom Hiddleston appearing in the title role, also starring Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sophia Di Martino.

Other Disney+ titles to look forward to

Other Disney+ films and series to look forward to in 2023 include:
Series
Extraordinary - January 2023
Culprits - 2023
Tiny Beautiful Things - 2023
Ahsoka - 2023
Brawn: The One Pound Formula 1 Team - 2023
Secret Invasion - 2023
The Muppets Mayhem - 2023
American Born Chinese - 2023

Films
Peter Pan & Wendy - 2023
Finding Michael - 2023

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