A special moment for actress Kate Winslet: The 50-year-old presented her new film 'Goodbye June' in London - and was not alone in the spotlight. At her side was her son Joe Anders, 21, who rarely appears in public. The drama, which has already received much praise in the British press, was written by him. The project is a milestone for Winslet in more ways than one, as she not only took on the leading role, but also directed the film for the first time.
Premiere of 'Goodbye June' with mother-son duo
On the red carpet at the premiere in London, Kate Winslet and Joe Anders appeared to be a perfectly coordinated duo. Both chose elegant black looks that were stylistically coordinated and emphasized their close bond.
Joe Anders is the author of the moving drama 'Goodbye June' and is already celebrated as a great talent in the UK. For Kate Winslet, it was clear from the start that she wanted to support the project. "When it came to the point of the screenplay being ready, I was going to produce it. I was going to play the character of Julia, and I knew that we were in a position to find a director," she told 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'. But then she realized that she didn't want to give up on the project - and made a courageous decision.
Kate Winslet on her decision to direct
In an interview with 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Kate Winslet explained why she ended up directing the movie herself. "And I suddenly couldn't let it go," she explained. She said to her son: "And I said to him, look, I would love to direct it because when you give it to a director, it becomes theirs, which is exactly the right thing that should happen. But I didn't want that for him." She wanted Joe to remain closely involved and experience it, "I wanted him to experience seeing this beautiful thing that he had created come to life." She was particularly happy about the fact that he "happens to be very, very smart about film," and was on set every day.
Family ties: From Sam Mendes to Leonardo DiCaprio
Joe Anders comes from Kate Winslet's previous relationship with director Sam Mendes. At the premiere, the 50-year-old and her son showed how harmoniously they work as a creative team. Winslet's family history is closely linked to the world of film. Her daughter Mia Threapleton is also an actress and her son Bear is about to turn twelve. She has also said that Leonardo DiCaprio plays an important role in her life. The Oscar winner is something of an uncle to her children; he even walked Winslet down the aisle in 2012 when she married Ned RocknRoll. The evening in London once again made it clear how much Kate Winslet's career and family are intertwined.
