Why Kate Winslet Keeps Her Oscar In The Bathroom

Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson are in good company — Hunter King also keeps one of her two Emmy awards in the bathroom. But prior to taking the trophy to its strange new home, Winslet had to give an acceptance speech. Her emotional speech at the 2009 awards even included a reference to bathrooms. Winslet told the crowd, “I’d be lying if I haven’t made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably 8 years old and staring into the bathroom mirror. And this would’ve been a shampoo bottle. Well, it’s not a shampoo bottle now!”

That line got applause from the audience, and Winslet went on to express gratitude for making it this far and give thanks to her loved ones and everyone who worked on “The Reader” with her.

In 2021, Winslet recorded a “Behind the Oscars Speech” video for the Oscars YouTube channel. While reminiscing about that exciting win, she said the standing ovation was the best feeling. Winslet also divulged that she memorized an acceptance speech ahead of time in case she won and had told “The Reader” cast and crew to look out for an ear tug, which meant, “I love you all.”