'I don't have a model's body': Kate Winslet shows off her 'real shape' for new St. John campaign

By MAYSA RAWI


Behind the scenes: Kate Winslet shoots the new autumn/winter campaign for U.S label St. John


Kate Winslet may not be a size zero, but that won't stop her from forging a successful modelling career.

The actress showed off her curves as the new face of U.S knitwear label St. John for their 2011 autumn campaign.

In behind the scenes footage, a smouldering Kate is shot in a series of elegant poses on stage at a theatre in New Jersey.


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In video footage, entitled 'scenes of a woman', Kate declares her love for the U.S label for creating clothes that suit her 'real shape'.

Kate says: 'With St. John You can look extremely chic without trying too hard.

'You don't feel as though they are clothes that only a model would be able to wear.
'And obviously I am not a model, I don't have a model's body, I have a real shape.

'And that just means a lot to me to be able to wear clothes that do embody that message of strength and power and femininity in a real shape.'


Fresh talent: Kate replaces model Karen Elson and actress Angelina Jolie, who 'overshadowed' the brand


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The Titanic actress was hired to replace redhead model Karen Elson.

Angelina Jolie was previously the face of the label but it was reported she 'overshadowed' the brand.

When hiring Elson, CEO Glenn McMahon told WWD: 'We wanted to make a clean break from actresses and steer away from blondes and cleanse the palette.'

But it looks as though McMahon is now eating his words after hiring the 'blonde' actress



Comfortable but elegant: Kate claims the drawstring grey trousers and cashmere top is her favourite outfit



Retouching: The actress loves St. John for creating clothes for 'real women'


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source: dailymail

Kate Winslet goes for the leggy look in a low-cut gown with the most daring of splits

By Daily Mail Reporter


All dressed up: Kate Winslet reveals her legs in a slashed dress as she goes to an event in New York


In recent months Kate Winslet has barely been seen on the celebrity circuit, preferring instead to spend time with her two children.

But the actress showed she can still hold her own as she stepped out last night in New York.

Dressed in a black and white floor-length gown, slit daringly to the upper thigh, she looked every inch the Hollywood star.


The 35-year-old teamed her dress with a flattering updo, her hair twisted back.

Last week Kate was revealed as the new face of upmarket clothing brand St John, following in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Karen Elson.

She told WWD: 'They want to keep it looking like me and not have it look like me pretending to be a model wearing these clothes.

'I'm obviously not a model. I'm not the size of a model. I don't have the face of a model or the shape of a model.'


Model: Kate was last week unveiled as the face of upmarket clothing brand St John


Kate has remained single since the end of her eight-month relationship with English model Louis Dowler late last year.

The pair started dating after Winslet revealed she had separated from second husband, director Sam Mendes after seven years of marriage.

She was previously married to Jim Threapleton - father of her daughter Mia, 10, for three years.


source:dailymail