Juggling a successful career and raising three kids is all in a day’s work for Labor Day star Kate Winslet, 38.
Did you read the Labor Day novel before filming?
I didn’t read the book first – I didn’t want to. I like the element of not knowing. It’s a very emotional story, a very real story. In reality, we don’t always get the answers we want, and I think that’s what makes the story so relatable.
It was a great challenge for me. She seems to be fragile on the surface, but there’s strength underneath that is very beautiful. It’s the strength of a mother. I could definitely relate to that.
Do you think Labor Day is homage to the old-fashioned romantic drama?
Yes, I do. I love the ending of this film. It felt so unexpected. Who doesn’t love to be surprised?
How do you pick your projects?
I like being busy. I do believe I’m a little bit of a workaholic. I have trouble just relaxing for a little while. I did a love story after this – the movie is called A Little Chaos. I hadn’t played an English person for a while and I really enjoyed it. And I’m also part of Divergent where I play a very evil person. That was a lot of fun for me as well.
Labor Dayis Out on DVD June 18.
See a behind the scenes preview of Labour Day below.
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