Mia Threapleton is widely recognized as Kate Winslet‘s doppelganger daughter but she is more than just a celebrity child. While her life has all the trappings of a Hollywood nepo baby, Threapleton is a talented actress like her mother. Also, she is well on her way to making a name for herself in the industry without basking in the glory of her mother’s fame. The young British actress is still in her budding days with stellar performances in notable movies and TV shows.
Unlike most Hollywood nepo babies, Mia Threapleton didn’t get an early start as a child actor. She was already in her teens when she made her professional debut. Threapleton is known for her roles in such projects as A Little Chaos, Shadows, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Buccaneers. Predictably, Threapleton has worked alongside her mother on a few projects. The young actress was featured in a November 2020 article for Variety. As she steadily climbs the ladder of success in her burgeoning career, learn more about Kate Winslet’s daughter below.
How Old Is Mia Threpleton?
Mia Threapleton was born in London, England on October 12, 2000. Her parents are renowned English actress Kate Winslet and English film director Jim Threapleton who met each other on the set of Hideous Kinky. Their relationship blossomed quickly, and Winslet married Jim on November 22, 1998, in her hometown. Their wedding took place in Reading, Berkshire when Winslet hit the jackpot as she welcomed the global stardom that came with her role in Titanic (1997). The union endured for three years before they separated in September 2001 and finalized their divorce on December 13, 2001.
While she is the only child her parents had before their separation and eventual divorce in 2001, Mia Threapleton has numerous half-siblings from both parents. She has two half-brothers from her mother’s later marriages. Winslet married Sam Mendes after her divorce and had a son named Joe Alfie Mendes. Her second son, Bear Blaze was born with her third husband, Edward Abel Smith. On the other hand, Threapleton’s father married a teacher named Julie Vuorinen and they have two daughters Olivia and Georgia born in 2009 and 2013 respectively. Mia Threapleton is the granddaughter of Roger Winslet and Sally Bridges-Winslet.
Mia Threapleton Began Her Professional Acting Career At Age 14
Growing up, Mia Threapleton battled dyslexia but her talent in the performing arts has been undeniable. Her family kept her academic background away from media scrutiny. Thus, it is not known if she attended a drama school. Nevertheless, she was already a teenager when she made her professional acting debut. The first film she ever auditioned for was Shadows (2020) which featured her in a role as Alma.
Nonetheless, her acting career took off on the big screen earlier than 2020. Her first credited role came in A Little Chaos (2014). The period film featured her in a minor role as Helene alongside her mother Winslet as Sabine De Barra. Threapleton starred in the 2023 British historical drama film Firebrand as Joan.
Mia Threapleton made her small screen debut in 2022, appearing as Rose on the American period drama television series Dangerous Liaisons. That same year, she appeared with her mother on one episode of the female-led anthology series I Am… as Freya. The series won the Best Single Drama BAFTA while Winslet won the Best Actress BAFTA. The show also exposed Threapleton to more opportunities. She scored one of her most prominent projects in 2023 when she played Honoria Marable in The Buccaneers. Based on the unfinished novel by Edith Wharton, The Buccaneers cast Threapleton as one of the main characters alongside other upcoming stars such as Kristine Frøseth, Matthew Broome, Barney Fishwick, and Aubri Ibrag among others. Threapleton will reprise her role in the series that was renewed for a second season on December 19, 2023.
How Is The Relationship Between Mia Threapleton and Her Mother Kate Winslet?
While her parents divorced when she was still in diapers Kate Winslet’s daughter Mia Threapleton was raised with love. If public appearances are anything to go by, Threapleton shares a close relationship with her famous mother who has expressed support for her aspirations in acting. The mother-daughter duo has made several appearances on the red carpet together. They have also appeared in a few motion pictures as co-stars and more collaborations are expected from the duo. Overall, the two seem to share a loving relationship and support each other in their various endeavors.