Kate Winslet had a special night at the BAFTA TV Awards as she won the Best Actress award for her role in the TV series called I Am Ruth.
This was a significant achievement for Winslet, who has previously won three BAFTA Film Awards but had never won in the TV category before.
It was even more special because her daughter, Mia Threapleton, also starred in the series alongside her.
Winslet faced tough competition in the Best Actress category, including Billie Piper from I Hate Suzie Too, Imelda Staunton who portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, Maxine Peake from Anne, Vicky McClure from Without Sin, and Sarah Lancashire from Happy Valley.
I Am Ruth, the TV series in which Winslet and her daughter appeared, also won the award for Best Single Drama.The show explores the complex relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter as they navigate severe mental health issues in the age of social media.
During her acceptance speech, Winslet passionately called for those in power to make harmful content a criminal offense.She expressed her concern for the mental health of children and urged young people to seek help without feeling ashamed.
Winslet also expressed her appreciation for her daughter Mia Threapleton and wished she could share the award with her.She acknowledged the challenging emotional journey they both went through while working on the show.
Furthermore, Winslet recognized the creator of I Am Ruth, Dominic Savage, for providing a platform to tell women’s stories.She emphasized the importance of small British TV dramas being meaningful and impactful.
The BAFTA TV Awards took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall, and Winslet and her daughter were visibly emotional when she received the award.The night marked a significant milestone in Winslet’s career, as she celebrated her first TV win alongside her daughter.
