The Audiobook You Never Knew Kate Winslet Narrated
Kate Winslet became a household name thanks to her iconic performance as Rose DeWitt Bukater in the 1997 film "Titanic." Starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Winslet made movie history in one of the highest-grossing films of all time (via Metro).
Since then, the actress has starred in such acclaimed films as "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Revolutionary Road," and "The Reader." Recently, Winslet took home an Emmy for her starring role in the HBO series "Mare of Easttown."
In addition to conquering the big and small screens, the Oscar winner has done some audiobook narration. Celebrity-narrated audiobooks bring the listening experience to the next level (per BuzzFeed), with stars like Reese Witherspoon and Morgan Freeman taking on such projects. The beauty of these audiobooks is that their remarkable narrators really bring the stories to life with their acting skills.
If you're looking for your next audiobook, check out these titles voiced by Winslet.
Kate Winslet has narrated several children's books
The most notable audiobook narrated by Kate Winslet is the popular children's novel "Matilda" by British writer Roald Dahl (via BuzzFeed). You might recognize this title from the 1996 film adaptation starring Mara Wilson, but the book it's based on reached popularity far before the movie's release.
Published in 1988, the story follows Matilda, a young girl who discovers she has special powers. Faced with oblivious parents at home and a horrible headmistress at school, book-loving Matilda must put her newfound powers to the test (via Scholastic).
The "Matilda" audiobook was released in 2013, but it wasn't Winslet's first venture into narrating children's books. She also narrated Émile Zola's "Thérèse Raquin" and several installments of Andy Stanton's "Mr. Gum" books (per Book Riot). Since then, she has also narrated Dahl's "The Twits, the Minpins & the Magic Finger."
Audiobooks aren't the only thing Kate Winslet has voiced
It may be surprising that the legendary Kate Winslet has narrated several children's audiobooks, but this wasn't the actress' first experience in children's media.
In 2006, Winslet voiced the female protagonist of DreamWorks' "Flushed Away," an animated film following a domesticated rat's misadventures in the sewers (per IMDb). Also featuring the voices of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and Jean Reno, this animated film received solid marks from both audiences and critics, who deemed it an enjoyable watch for children and adults alike (per Rotten Tomatoes).
According to IMDb, Winslet has also contributed her vocal talents to a few other films, including 2001's "Christmas Carol: The Movie" and the nature documentaries "Deep Sea" and "Pride."
With her sheer acting talent and interest in voice acting, it's no wonder that Winslet's career advanced into audiobook narration.