Kate Winslet says that she will not be boycotting this year's Oscars.

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

The iconic awards ceremony has found itself at the centre of controversy after, for the second year in a row, all of the acting nominees are white.

While some actors are set to boycott the ceremony, Winslet will not be one of them as she says it has been such a good year for women that she would feel like she was 'letting the side down' should she not attend.

Winslet is in the nomination mix as she has picked up a Best Supporting Actress nod for her performance in Steve Jobs.

Speaking to the Press Association, the actress said: To be honest, it's been such an extraordinary year for women that I'd feel like I was letting my side down if I didn't go.

"And also I feel very strongly that it may possibly be Leo's year and I'm his closest friend in the world, and I just couldn't imagine not being there to support him. And I think those are reasons enough to show my face."

Winslet is in a tough Best Supporting Actress category as she is nominated alongside Rooney Mara (Carol), Rachel McAdams (Spotlight), Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), and Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl).

Winslet already has a Golden Globe under her belt for her performance in Steve Jobs but lost out on the Screen Actors Guild Award to Vikander. Winslet is also in the mix at this weekend's Baftas and is my tip to walk away with the award.

As for Leonardo DiCaprio, he has been nominated for his performance in The Revenant and is the red-hot favourite for the Oscar.

Winslet is set to return to the big screen next week with her new film Triple 9, which sees her star alongside Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Gal Gadot.

Triple 9 is released 19th February.


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