I was an overweight girl scared of Hollywood: Kate Winslet
Actor recalls how her overnight fame after Titanic led her to being bullied because of Hollywood s harsh reality
After being propelled to superstardom overnight with the success of 1997 s
Titanic, Kate Winslet became doubtful of her acting prowess, as well as her ability to hold her ground in Hollywood, reported the Los Angeles Times.
The actor opened up about her fear of Hollywood’s glamourised world in a group interview with the outlet, alongside the likes of Vanessa Kirby, Michelle Pfieffer, Rashida Jones, and Andra Day.
The ‘Envelope s Actress Roundtable’ was filmed virtually in December, and saw the stars talk about their excitement over working in today s industry in comparison to the challenges they had to face when they initially stepped in.
Letters to the editor: Police and council need to curb speedsters
10 Feb, 2021 08:00 PM
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A reader says police and council need to stop speedsters on Maunganui Rd. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Gang members on motorbikes who speed loudly on Maunganui Rd every weekend? To cross the road on a pedestrian crossing at the time they speed through the town is to risk one s life as they don t slow down at all.
Those who speed on motorbikes and in their vehicles at 80, 90, 100 km/h, revving, racing accelerating up and down Maunganui Rd every day of the week?
Having an imaginary friend is a totally normal part of childhood. It shows that the kid’s imagination is up and running and sometimes it can be quite hilarious how they interact with their invisible friends. Often the “friends” are the ones to blame for the troubles the kids have gotten into, or they entertain them and share their daily life. However, when there’s what seems like paranormal forces involved, it gets slightly scary and parents at least have Twitter to share their fright and fascination with others.
At the end of the day, haunted or not, kids and their imaginary friends are pretty hilarious and the following are the best tweets from the viral thread online. You can share your best or most nightmarish stories about kids’ imaginary friends in the comments.