Kate Winslet is an English actress recognized for her work in independent films, especially period dramas. She has portrayed a range of complex characters and has been honored with awards such as an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. Winslet has been acknowledged by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2009 and 2021. In 2012, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to drama.