Kate Elizabeth Winslet CBE (October 5, 1975 in England) is a British actress. Often regarded by film critics as one of the “preeminent actresses of her generation”, she is known for her work in independent films, particularly period dramas, and usually portrays headstrong, complicated women. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three British Academy Film Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Grammy Award.