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Kate Winslet Wins $40K in 'Body Image' Libel Suit

Daily Mail lied in saying she lied about exercise, self-acceptance

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(Newser) – Kate Winslet is serious about positive body image—and her crusade is aimed at more than just the impressionable young women of the world. The actress has won $40,000 from the Daily Mail, which reported in January that Winslet lied when she said she was taking a break from exercising during the awards season, People reports. "I strongly believe that women should be encouraged to accept themselves as they are, so to suggest that I was lying was an unacceptable accusation of hypocrisy," Winslet said in a statement.

“I felt that I had a responsibility to request an apology in order to demonstrate my commitment to the views that I have always expressed about body issues, including diet and exercise," says the 33-year-old mother of two.

In this Dec. 15, 2008, file photo, Kate Winslet poses at the premiere of
In this Dec. 15, 2008, file photo, Kate Winslet poses at the premiere of "Revolutionary Road" in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
British actress Kate Winslet reacts during a press conference about her movie
British actress Kate Winslet reacts during a press conference about her movie "The Reader" at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009.   (AP Photo/Marmus Schreiber)
Actress Kate Winslet poses at the US-Ireland Alliance pre-Academy Awards event in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009.
Actress Kate Winslet poses at the US-Ireland Alliance pre-Academy Awards event in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jojo
Nov 3, 09 9:51 AM CST
Kate WInslet is beautiful. Reply
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IndependentThinker
Nov 3, 09 11:35 AM CST
And not a nasty twig!
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MoodyMommy
Nov 3, 09 11:54 AM CST
Kate Winslet: A island of sense in a sea of non-sense. A beautiful women inside and out. Reply
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CaptainZ64
Nov 3, 09 12:57 PM CST
So an apology costs $40,000.00? She saw a chance to make a buck. Reply
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Christian
Nov 3, 09 1:10 PM CST
Normally I would agree.... but it's Kate fuckin Winslet. I have serious doubts that her and her husband, A-list director Sam Mendez, are in dire need of a paltry 40K.
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