Kate Winslet has revealed that she did "Divergent" for her kids.
While at the Toronto Film Festival, Winslet told MTV that her daughter and son were reading the novels and that they had found new respect for their mom. "My daughter is going to be 13, and my son is almost 10, and they're getting to that age where this is the type of literature they're going to be reading very soon. In fact, my daughter, two days ago, came home from school and went, 'Mom! You're never going to believe it. Rufus came up to me at school and said, 'Is your mom really in 'Divergent'? Is there going to be a premiere? Can you get me a ticket?' ' My daughter suddenly [had a] new-found respect. 'My mum is actually really cool.' I'm just going to go with that. I did it because I wanted my kids to think I was cool," said Winslet to MTV.
When asked what it felt like to be a part of the franchise Winslet said, "It's funny. I think I'm developing a kind of subconscious loathing of the word 'franchise.' I just think of something that's packaged, something you can buy on a shelf and is immediately disposable. I don't know. It's a really weird word for me."
However, the actress did compliment the books and said that she thought the script and novels were "fantastic". She stated, "I didn't have any hesitation at all. It was such a great script. It's a fantastic book."
Winslet will next be seen in "Labor Day," which is garnering her some Oscar buzz. Winslet is best known for her work in "Titantic," "The Reader," "Finding Neverland" and "Revolutionary Road." She is also known for her performances in "Iris," "Carnage" and "Contagion."
"Divergent" is scheduled for release on March 21, 2014 and also stars Theo James and Shailene Woodley.
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