Kate Winsletand her husband’s relationship had a full-circle moment at the Emmys.TheMare of Easttownstar, 45, swooned over her husband Edward Abel Smith — formerly known as Ned Rocknroll — after the 73rd PrimetimeEmmy Awardson Sunday. The actress said it was special to be able to have her husband with her on her special night as the Emmys were already part of their love story.“When I was here 10 years ago withMildred Piercewe had actually just met,” she told reporters in the Emmys press room. “I knew that I was going to spend my life with this man.“Winslet continued, “We’re getting to the Emmys and I was just so in a whirlwind of having just met him that I couldn’t even concentrate and I vividly remember making an absolutely appalling speech because I was not on planet earth because I had fallen head over heels in love with this person who I just met. So to have him here, it’s really quite special.“Kate Winslet and her husband.Stephen Lovekin/ShutterstockDuring Sunday’s annual event, Winslet took home the award for outstanding actress in a limited series or a movie for her role inMare of Easttown.She beat outfellow nomineesMichaela Coel (I May Destroy You),Cynthia Erivo(Genius: Aretha),Elizabeth Olsen(WandaVision) andAnya Taylor-Joy(The Queen’s Gambit).The win marked her fourth Emmy nomination and second win.“Mom, mom they’re standing up!” Winslet said of receiving a standing ovation while accepting the award. “Oh my God, thank you so much!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.During her acceptance speech, the actress gave a shout-out to her fellow nominees and the show’s creator before sending love to her family. Winslet shares a son, 7-year-oldBear Blazewith her husband, whom she married in 2012. She is also mom to daughter Mia, 20, and son Joe, 17, from previous marriages.“My children — Mia, Joe and Bear — the greatest people in the world. And my husband Ned, who I get to hold hands with for the rest of my life,” she said. “Yes, I am the winner! Thank you so much.“HBO’sMare of Easttownfollows police detective Mare (Winslet) as she investigates the disappearance of a teenage mother in her Philadelphia suburb. After her win, the British actress also said playing Mare meant a “huge amount because it makes me feel genuinely, that our industry is changing.““That’s more important than anything else,” she told press. “It’s up to us to absolutely real and representing ourselves with integrity and authenticity and celebrating each other and not judging one another. If we’re not doing that in our industry then nobody else has got a hope in hell.”
Kate Winsletand her husband’s relationship had a full-circle moment at the Emmys.
TheMare of Easttownstar, 45, swooned over her husband Edward Abel Smith — formerly known as Ned Rocknroll — after the 73rd PrimetimeEmmy Awardson Sunday. The actress said it was special to be able to have her husband with her on her special night as the Emmys were already part of their love story.
“When I was here 10 years ago withMildred Piercewe had actually just met,” she told reporters in the Emmys press room. “I knew that I was going to spend my life with this man.”
Winslet continued, “We’re getting to the Emmys and I was just so in a whirlwind of having just met him that I couldn’t even concentrate and I vividly remember making an absolutely appalling speech because I was not on planet earth because I had fallen head over heels in love with this person who I just met. So to have him here, it’s really quite special.”
Kate Winslet and her husband.Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
During Sunday’s annual event, Winslet took home the award for outstanding actress in a limited series or a movie for her role inMare of Easttown.She beat outfellow nomineesMichaela Coel (I May Destroy You),Cynthia Erivo(Genius: Aretha),Elizabeth Olsen(WandaVision) andAnya Taylor-Joy(The Queen’s Gambit).
The win marked her fourth Emmy nomination and second win.
“Mom, mom they’re standing up!” Winslet said of receiving a standing ovation while accepting the award. “Oh my God, thank you so much!”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
During her acceptance speech, the actress gave a shout-out to her fellow nominees and the show’s creator before sending love to her family. Winslet shares a son, 7-year-oldBear Blazewith her husband, whom she married in 2012. She is also mom to daughter Mia, 20, and son Joe, 17, from previous marriages.
“My children — Mia, Joe and Bear — the greatest people in the world. And my husband Ned, who I get to hold hands with for the rest of my life,” she said. “Yes, I am the winner! Thank you so much.”
HBO’sMare of Easttownfollows police detective Mare (Winslet) as she investigates the disappearance of a teenage mother in her Philadelphia suburb. After her win, the British actress also said playing Mare meant a “huge amount because it makes me feel genuinely, that our industry is changing.”
“That’s more important than anything else,” she told press. “It’s up to us to absolutely real and representing ourselves with integrity and authenticity and celebrating each other and not judging one another. If we’re not doing that in our industry then nobody else has got a hope in hell.”
source: people.com
