Fans Surprised to Learn Two Stars from The Holiday Dated Over a Decade Before the Film Released

Before they appeared together in the beloved holiday film, *The Holiday*, Kate Winslet and Rufus Sewell shared a brief romance. Their real-life relationship occurred in the mid-1990s, long before the Christmas classic graced the screens.

Kate Winslet and Rufus Sewell: A Brief Romance

Kate Winslet and Rufus Sewell dated for three months in 1995. They met while filming *Sense and Sensibility*, which was pivotal for Winslet’s career, preceding her breakout role in *Titanic* by just two years. In *The Holiday*, released in 2006, the pair reunited onscreen, ten years after their romance ended amicably.

On-Set Experience

Reflecting on their time working together again, Winslet shared her thoughts in an interview with the *Irish Examiner*. She emphasized that their friendship remained intact despite the time apart. “I was thrilled he got the part. It was completely fine.”

• Winslet’s Role: Iris
• Sewell’s Role: Jasper, Iris’s ex-boyfriend

During their relationship in the 1990s, Winslet was only 21 years old, while Sewell was in his late 20s. Winslet described Sewell as “terrific” and expressed her excitement about seeing him in his role as well. “I’m really excited to see what he does,” she stated.

Current Lives

Winslet’s personal life includes three children from her marriages, and she is currently married to Edward Abel Smith. Sewell, now 58, has also been married three times and welcomed a son with former wife Amy Gardner and a daughter with Ami Komai.

A Look Back at *Sense and Sensibility*

The film *Sense and Sensibility*, released in 1995, achieved recognition with three awards and eleven nominations at the British Academy Film Awards. Additionally, it garnered seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress. Emma Thompson won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

As the holiday season approaches, *The Holiday* remains a cherished film, further highlighted by the nostalgia surrounding its lead actors’ past relationship.