Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep

Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep are two acclaimed actresses whose performances have earned them international recognition across generations. Winslet became a household name through Titanic and continued to impress audiences in films such as The Reader and Revolutionary Road. Streep, celebrated for her versatility, has delivered memorable performances in Sophie’s Choice, The Devil Wears Prada and The Iron Lady. Both actresses have received major industry awards and built lasting careers. This comparison explores their net worth, age, height, family, education and personal lives.

Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep Quick Bio

Key	Kate Winslet	Meryl Streep
Full Name	Kate Elizabeth Winslet	Mary Louise “Meryl” Streep
Date of Birth	5 October 1975	22 June 1949
Net Worth	Estimated $65 million; not officially confirmed	Estimated $100 million; not officially confirmed
Age	51 years (as of October 2026)	77 years (as of October 2026)
Nickname	Kate; some other reported nicknames are not consistently verified	Meryl
Birthplace	Reading, Berkshire, England	Summit, New Jersey, USA
Nationality	British	American
Profession	Actress and producer	Actress and producer
Famous For	Titanic, The Reader, Sense and Sensibility, Mare of Easttown	Sophie’s Choice, The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, The Iron Lady
Height	Approximately 5 ft 6½ in (169 cm)	Approximately 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight	Current weight not reliably verified	Current weight not reliably verified
Hair Colour	Naturally blonde; has worn different shades for roles	Naturally dark blonde; often appears blonde or in other shades
Eye Colour	Blue	Commonly reported as blue
Father	Roger John Winslet	Harry William Streep Jr.
Mother	Sally Anne Bridges	Mary Wilkinson Streep
Siblings	Sisters Anna and Beth, and brother Joss	Brothers Harry William Streep III and Dana David Streep
Education	Attended Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead, England	Vassar College; MFA from Yale School of Drama
Marital Status	Married	Separated from her husband
Spouse	Edward Abel Smith, also known as Ned RocknRoll	Don Gummer
Marriage Year	2012	1978
Relationship Status	Married to Edward Abel Smith	Has lived separately from Don Gummer since 2017
Children	Three: Mia, Joe and Bear	Four: Henry Wolfe, Mamie, Grace and Louisa Gummer
Family Background	Comes from a family with connections to theatre and acting	Raised in New Jersey in a family with artistic and professional interests
Career Start	Began acting in television and film as a teenager	Began professional acting in theatre before moving into films
Breakthrough Role	Heavenly Creatures (1994) and Titanic (1997)	The Deer Hunter (1978) and Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Major Film Success	Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Reader	Sophie’s Choice, Out of Africa, The Devil Wears Prada
Awards and Recognition	Academy Award, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards and Emmy recognition	Three Academy Awards, multiple Golden Globe Awards and numerous other honours
Notable Television Work	Mare of Easttown and I Am Ruth	Angels in America and Big Little Lies
Production Work	Has worked as a producer on selected film and television projects	Has worked as a producer on selected projects
Hobbies and Interests	Reading, spending time with family and outdoor activities have been reported	Gardening, skiing, art and family activities have been reported
Instagram	No verified personal official account confirmed	No verified personal official account confirmed
Business Interests	Acting, producing and film-related projects	Acting, producing and entertainment projects
Estimated Wealth Sources	Acting, film production and television work	Acting, film production and television work
Public Image	Known for emotionally layered performances and varied roles	Known for versatility and acclaimed character portrayals
Legacy	One of the most recognised British actresses of her generation	One of the most celebrated American actresses in modern cinema