Kate Winslet uses risque language on BBC about Hitler's bathtub

Kate Winslet was almost caught using provocative language on the BBC when discussing a well-known picture of Hitler's bathtub.

The performer appeared on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday morning program to talk about her new movie Lee. It focuses on the story of Lee Miller, an American photographer who started out as a fashion model and later became a respected war reporter for Vogue magazine during World War II.

The man, who is 48 years old, was talking about a picture of Lee undressed, sitting in Hitler's bathtub near the end of WWII. In the photo, Lee supposedly said, 'Don't forget to crop out my chest or we won't be able to get it past the censors.'

Some people think that once David E. Scherman took the photo of the bathtub, Miller relaxed in the tub and even slept in Hitler's bed.

Kate Winslet came close to getting in trouble on the BBC for using suggestive language to talk about a well-known picture of Hitler's bathtub.

The actress appeared on Laura Kuenssberg's Sunday morning program to talk about her new movie Lee, which is based on the life of Lee Miller, an American photographer who started as a fashion model and later became a well-respected war reporter for Vogue magazine during World War II.

The 48-year-old spoke about a picture of Lee sitting nude in Hitler's bathtub at the end of WWII. She recalls Lee saying, "Be sure to crop out my breasts or we'll never be able to show it without censorship."

Miller was born in the city of Poughkeepsie, New York in the year 1907. She began her career as a model after meeting the owner of Vogue, Conde Nast, by luck.

When Nast featured Miller on the front of the March 1927 magazine, her popularity was definitely growing.

However, in 1929, her career as a model suffered a setback when her picture was used in an advertisement for menstrual pads.

She chose to visit Paris and became a student of the surrealist artist and photographer Man Ray. They eventually became romantically involved.

Later on, she traveled all over Europe for her job, helping the Allied forces and collaborating with American photographer David E. Scherman, who worked for Life magazine.

Miller's powerful photographs of the deceased and suffering individuals at Buchenwald and Dachau concentration camps following their liberation by Allied forces solidified her reputation as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.

This lone boot, accompanied by abandoned bullets, paints a vivid image of the aftermath of the Siege of Saint Malo in France. Despite the ban on female war reporters near the battlefield, Miller defied that restriction.

Miller took a photo of women from the Auxiliary Territorial Service working with a searchlight battery in South Mimms, Hertfordshire, during World War II. Shortly after the photo was taken, enemy raiders attacked the battery with machine gun fire.

Winslet continued by saying that there are more important things in life than worrying about how we look. She shared that she was once asked to sit up to cover up her stomach during filming, but she believes that we should focus on living our lives to the fullest instead.

She thought the comments were very strange because her character is supposed to have a soft body. She mentioned that she plans to live her life and enjoy it instead of focusing on her looks.

She expressed that it's fascinating how people tend to gravitate towards labels for women.

In Lee's time, people liked these labels a lot, and unfortunately, they still do to some extent. It's frustrating how society often categorizes women in ways that they don't for men. It seems strange to me.

I had to emulate Lee. She didn't spend time on exercise routines like lifting weights or doing Pilates. Instead, she enjoyed indulging in cheese, bread, and wine without drawing attention to it. It was no surprise that her body had a softer appearance.

However, I believe that we are accustomed to not appreciating that and taking pleasure in it - the natural reaction, strangely, is to observe it and find faults or make comments about it in some way.

'People were commenting, saying 'Wow, impressive. She's not concerned about her appearance.''

I was discussing the role I'm portraying, but honestly, it doesn't really matter to me.

"But while discussing the role of Lee in the play, I realized how important it is for women to embrace their natural shapes, including softness and any extra curves. We should celebrate our authentic selves and have open conversations about it."

Life is precious and brief, you realize? I refuse to dwell on past worries and regrets. I have made the conscious decision to let go of my concerns and not let them hold me back.

I plan to live my life to the fullest, find joy in each moment, and keep moving forward. We only have one chance at life, so we should make sure to make the most out of it.

Winslet continued by saying that there are more important things in life than worrying about how you look, especially after being asked to sit up to hide her stomach on the set of her new movie.

She expressed that she found the comments to be very strange, as she believed her character's physique should be portrayed as delicate.

Winslet started acting when she was 15 years old in the BBC children's show Dark Season in 1991. She then became very famous internationally in 1997 with the movie Titanic.

Kuenssberg inquired with Winslet if she continues to advocate for social media companies to take action regarding their influence on children and families, as she did following her role in Channel 4's I Am Ruth, a movie depicting the negative effects of social media on a family.

The actress responded by saying: "I still believe in taking action and making a difference."

I am amazed that not enough action is being taken. It is remarkable as an actor to be able to initiate important discussions. I was surprised by how much our work sparked debates.

There's a growing trend in some communities and towns in the country where they are creating areas that limit the usage of social media and smartphones for children under the age of 16.

We created I Am Ruth because we noticed that many people we encountered were sharing their heartbreaking stories of isolation and shame. They felt alone and believed they were the only ones facing such difficult situations.

I believe things are evolving. I have high hopes for even more changes in the future, but progress may be gradual.

Winslet started acting when she was 15 years old in a BBC children's TV show called Dark Season in 1991. She then became very famous worldwide after starring in the movie Titanic in 1997.

She has achieved great success by winning prestigious awards such as an Academy Award, a Grammy, two Emmy Awards, and five Baftas.

Lee's movie will be coming out in cinemas across the UK on Friday the 13th of September.