Kate Winslet dedicates Bafta to 'all girls doubting themselves' after teacher told her to 'settle for the fat parts'

Winslet has won three Baftas and is up for her second Oscar later this month

(Getty Images)

Kate Winslet has dedicated her Bafta to “all the girls who are doubting themselves” after being told by her school drama teacher to “settle for the fat girl parts”.

The Oscar winner won Best Supporting Actress on Sunday night for her performance in Steve Jobs but admitted that her path to success had once been rocked by criticism from others.

Baftas 2016 winners list in full

“When I was younger, when I was 14, I was told by a drama teacher that I might do okay if I was happy to settle for the fat girl parts,” she told reporters in the press room backstage.

“So what I always feel in these moments is that any young woman who has ever been put down by a teacher, by a friend, by even a parent, just don’t listen to any of it, because that’s what I did - I kept on going and I overcame my fears and got over my insecurities.

“I would like to dedicate this prize to all the girls who are doubting themselves”

In her on-stage acceptance speech, Winslet said: “What an incredible year to be nominated. It has been an extraordinary year for women, and I feel so proud to stand alongside you Jennifer, Julie, Rooney and Alicia. Your performances really are extraordinary.”

Winslet will attend the Oscars on Sunday 28 February, where she is also nominated for her role in Danny Boyle’s biopic about the late Apple co-founder. She will go up against Carol’s Rooney Mara, The Danish Girl’s Alicia Vikander, Spotlight’s Rachel McAdams and The Hateful Eight’s Jennifer Jason Leigh for the gong.