Kate_Winslet01_actor - Version 08.11 Ask Kate Winslet what she liked about any of her characters, and the word "ballsy" is bound to pop up at least once. The British actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward pretty-girl parts in favor of more devilish damsels; as a result, she`s built an eclectic resume; that runs the gamut from Shakespearean tragedy to modern-day mysticism and erotica.