Imagine Kate Winslet boarding the Hogwarts Express instead of the Titanic! This almost happened when Winslet was considered for the role of Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

While the idea of Winslet stepping into the magical world of Harry Potter sounds incredible, she ultimately never joined the cast.

During the height of the Harry Potter craze, rumors swirled that Winslet might play Fleur. Her husband at the time, filmmaker Sam Mendes (known for American Beauty), even encouraged her to take the role.

He thought their children, Joe and Mia, would love to see their mother cast as a witch, according to IMDb. However, despite the fun potential, Winslet passed on the opportunity.

It’s worth noting that Winslet wasn’t just up for one role in the Harry Potter universe. She was also considered to play Helena Ravenclaw in the final movie of the series.

In a twist of fate, her agency declined the role without even informing her, depriving fans of the chance to see Winslet in two key roles within this beloved franchise.

Kate Winslet’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary, spanning iconic films like Titanic and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Yet, her near involvement in Harry Potter remains a fascinating “what if?” for fans. Just imagine how magical it would have been!

Kate Winslet Addresses ‘Abusive’ Body Criticism Early in Her Career

Kate Winslet isn’t holding back when it comes to reflecting on her early Hollywood experiences. The Titanic star recently condemned the “abusive” comments she endured about her body during the beginning of her career.

Despite always seeing herself as having a “normal shape,” Winslet, now 48, faced relentless scrutiny after her rise to fame in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster.

In a candid interview on the How to Fail podcast, Winslet opened up about how she wished she had spoken out sooner against the harsh judgments.

“Had I stood up for myself more, I might have inspired other actresses to do the same,” she admitted. She also recalled her earlier films, like Sense and Sensibility, where even though she was relatively petite, she was still subjected to hurtful criticisms.

While Winslet praises the body positivity movement of today, she regrets the unrealistic beauty standards of the ’90s.

She also took the opportunity to dismiss the notion that going topless in her latest film, Lee, was “brave.” In her words, “Brave is going to the front line, not taking your top off on camera.”

Kate Winslet’s voice remains powerful, and her transparency about the struggles she faced is an important reminder that Hollywood has come a long way—but there’s still work to do.